The largest bullion version of the Year of the Rooster coin, with regular production, from the Perth Mint is the 2017 10 oz. Australian Silver Rooster Coin. Part of the popular Lunar Series II coin from the Perth Mint, the all-new Year of the Rooster coin marks the 10th release in the popular series as it approaches its conclusion. Right now, the 2017 10 oz Australian Silver Rooster coin is available as a BU specimen from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives in a protective plastic capsule.
- 10th release of the Lunar Series II program from Perth Mint.
- Contains 10 Troy oz of .999 pure silver in BU condition.
- Bears a face value of $10 (AUD) backed by the federal government in Australia.
- Reverse features the Year of the Rooster coin design.
- Obverse bears the right-profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
- Part of the Perth Mint’s Lunar Series II program. Click here to see annual Perth Silver Lunar Series II mintages.
Each of the 2017 10 oz Australian Silver Rooster Coins in this product listing from JM Bullion features a BU grade. Coins in Brilliant Uncirculated condition exhibit no signs of wear and tear, though you may notice minor flaws in the appearance of the coin such as breaks in the luster, spotted surfaces, and contact marks from the coining process.
The Year of the Rooster coin is the 10th release in the Lunar Series II program. Part of the Chinese Lunar Calendar, the rooster is the 10th animal in the Zodiac cycle and represents those born in 2017 and every 12th year going backward in time. Those born under the sign of the rooster are believed to be sociable, loyal, hardworking, and honest.
On the obverse of all Australian Silver Rooster coins is the image of Queen Elizabeth II, captured in right-profile relief in 1998 by Ian Rank-Broadley. This image is considered the fourth-generation image of Her Majesty since she ascended to the throne as Queen of England in 1952.
The reverse side of all 2017 10 oz Australian Silver Kangaroo Coins includes the unique Year of the Rooster design. The imagery on this face of the coin features a tall, proud rooster that is alert and watchful as a nearby hen and three hatchlings peck for food among the foliage and bamboo background.
Perth Mint is a state-owned entity of the government in Western Australia. Originally opened in 1899 as the final of three mint facilities in the British Royal Mint system in Australia. Today, it is the only remaining facility from that system and was turned over to the control of the Western Australia government in 1970.
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