The 10th release in the coveted Lunar Series II program from the Perth Mint has arrived, and it’s time to celebrate the Year of the Rooster on the Zodiac. Part of the popular second series, Perth Mint’s lunar-themed coins are widely viewed as the preeminent products in the ever widening range of Chinese Lunar Calendar coins. Today, the 2017 1/20 oz Australian Gold Rooster Coin is available in BU condition from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Ships in a plastic capsule to protect the coin’s condition and in rolls of 20.
- 10th issue of the Lunar Series II program.
- Contains 1/20 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold, BU condition.
- Face value of $5 (AUD) is fully backed by the government of Australia.
- Obverse features the right-profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
- Reverse bears the all-new Year of the Rooster design.
- Click here to see annual Perth Gold Lunar Series II mintages.
Each of the 2017 1/20 oz Australian Gold Rooster Coins in this product listing is part of the larger Year of the Rooster release from the Perth Mint. The mint releases the Lunar Series II coins on an annual basis, with designs changed each year to reflect the animal currently represented by the Zodiac.
The rooster falls in the 10th year of the 12-year cycle on the Zodiac, and was previously represented by the Perth Mint’s Lunar Series program which ran from 1996 to 2007. This second design in the overall series is more detailed and intricate that its original series counterpart.
All 2017 1/20 oz Australian Gold Rooster Coins available to you today are Brilliant Uncirculated specimens. Coins in BU condition show no signs of wear and tear, though you may notice minor flaws such as breaks in the luster, spotted surfaces, or contact marks from the striking of the coins.
On the reverse of all Year of the Rooster Gold Coins is the image of a large, powerful rooster with its head cocked upwards and its beak open as it lets out a morning call. It is surrounded by background foliage typical of China and includes engravings of the Perth Mint’s mint mark, the Chinese symbol for rooster, and the issue name of the coin.
The obverse of all 2017 1/20 oz Australian Gold Rooster Coins features the right-profile portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The longest reigning monarch of Britain, Elizabeth II ascended to the throne in 1952 and continues in her role as Queen of England today.
Perth Mint is located in Perth, Western Australia. It is a state-owned entity that was formerly part of the Royal Mint system established on the continent by the British. Opened in 1899, it is Australia’s oldest operating mint.
Please don’t hesitate to contact JM Bullion with any questions. You can reach us at 800-276-6508, chat with us live online, or email us directly.
“WOW.. just WOW!!
These 1/20th size gold coins are EXCELLENT!!
I took them outside into the sunlight with my 10x loop and when you look at them, the Rooster and background just POPS up at you! So much detail for a small government issued bullion coin!
They arrived from JMBullion, each individually encapsulated to protect the Fine Gold Coin and it’s designs..
Another WONDERFUL Coin.. one I must admit will be hard for anyone too get from me!!
Just wish JMBullion also had the 1/10th and 1/4th troy oz sizes in BU quality also…”