On the Chinese Lunar Calendar, 2017 is the Year of the Rooster. Mints around the globe are celebrating those born under the sign of the rooster with various gold and silver coin collections, in both proof and bullion finishes. The 2017 ½ oz $10 Canadian Silver Year of the Rooster Coin is available to purchase now from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives in a maroon clamshell display box.
- Part of the Lunar Series collection from the Royal Canadian Mint!
- Limited mintage of only 15,888 coins!
- Contains ½ Troy oz of .9999 pure silver in BU condition.
- Issued a face value of $10 (CAD) by the Canadian government.
- Queen Elizabeth II’s effigy on the obverse.
- Rooster crowing at the sky on the reverse.
The 2017 ½ oz $10 Canadian Silver Year of the Rooster Coin is the most affordable release in the Year of the Rooster collection from the Royal Canadian Mint. Other options in this collection include a Lunar Lotus silver coins, $15 Year of the Rooster Silver Coin, $250 Year of the Rooster Silver Coin, and two gold options.
Each 2017 ½ oz $10 Canadian Silver Year of the Rooster Coin listed here today is in BU condition. Coins in BU condition exhibit no signs of wear and tear, though you may notice a range of minor flaws including breaks in the luster, spotted surfaces, or contact marks from the coining process.
Additionally, these Silver Year of the Rooster coins from the Royal Canadian Mint are unique in that they feature a specimen finish even though they are bullion coins. Specimen finish brings a brilliant image relief on a matte or lined background that creates maximum visual impact. This is achieved by striking the coins two times on a numismatic press.
The reverse of the 2017 ½ oz $10 Canadian Silver Year of the Rooster Coin includes the image of a resourceful and self-assured rooster. Designed by Three Degrees Creative Group, this imagery offers a stylized vision of the rooster and includes the flowers of a gladiola and the Chinese character for rooster.
On the obverse of all Year of the Rooster coinage you’ll find the image of Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty’s effigy has appeared on Canadian coinage since she ascended to the throne in 1952, with this particular design created in 2003 by Susanna Blunt.
All 2017 ½ oz $10 Canadian Silver Year of the Rooster Coins in this listing ship to you inside of a maroon clamshell, with black beauty box interior, courtesy of the Royal Canadian Mint.
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