2017 Perth Mint Lunar Rooster 1 oz Silver Coin

The Perth Mint's lunar series has been incredibly popular since its first release, and this 2017 edition will continue the stellar tradition of excellence from the renowned Perth Mint. A landmark coin series of the highest regard, the Perth Lunars package beautiful designs, limited mintages and universal appeal all in one program. 2017 marks the first year of the Silver Lunar coin being minted in .9999 fineness, increasing its desirability to both collectors and investors.

In 2017, we celebrate the tenth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. The birth dates for people ruled by the Chinese Lunar rooster include 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, and 2017. Those born under the influence of this sign are said to be hardworking, loyal, honest, and sociable.

Each coin is struck from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver and finished in a stunning range of popular numismatic treatments sought after by collectors and gift buyers.

The reverse of each coin depicts a rooster, a hen, and three chicks standing amongst bamboo foliage and flowers. The Chinese character for ‘rooster’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Rooster’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2017 year-date, and the monetary denomination- “1 DOLLAR.” are shown on each coin’s obverse.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 300,000 of the 2017 Year of the Rooster 1oz Silver bullion coin.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a protective plastic capsule.
• 10th release of the Lunar Series II program.
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver in BU condition.
• Bears a face value of $1 (AUD) backed by the federal government of Australia.
• Obverse features the right-profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
• Reverse bears the new Year of the Rooster design.
• Part of the Perth Mint’s Lunar Series II program. Click here to see annual Perth Silver Lunar Series II mintages.