2027 Royal Mint Lunar Year of the Sheep 5oz Silver Proof Coin

The Shēngxiào Collection | 5oz 999 Fine Silver | Proof | £10 UK Legal Tender | mintage 206

Celebrate the 2027 Lunar Year of the Sheep with this impressive 5oz Silver Proof Coin from The Royal Mint’s acclaimed Shēngxiào Collection.

Struck from 5oz of 999 fine silver to Proof standard, this substantial 65mm release provides an expansive canvas for Chris Costello’s modern interpretation of the Sheep. The design combines ancient Chinese zodiac tradition with contemporary British numismatic artistry, while the obverse features Martin Jennings’ official portrait of King Charles III.

The Royal Mint trade sheet confirms a Limited Edition Presentation of only 200 coins and a Maximum Coin Mintage of 206, making this one of the most exclusive silver releases in the 2027 Lunar Year of the Sheep range.

🎨 Design Description

The reverse features Chris Costello’s bespoke modern interpretation of the sheep, designed specifically for The Royal Mint’s 2027 Lunar Year release.

The trade sheet imagery shows the sheep prominently positioned within a detailed rural landscape, accompanied by the inscription “YEAR OF THE SHEEP 2027” and the Chinese character for sheep.

The obverse features the official King Charles III coinage portrait designed by Martin Jennings.