The Perth Mint’s Lunar Series II program is not just one of its most popular product lineups, but is also one of the most sought-after coin series in the world today. Launched in 2008, the coins follow the 12-year cycle of the Chinese Lunar Calendar with new design releases each year. Right now, the 2017 Proof Australian Silver Rooster 3-Coin Set is available from JM Bullion.

Coin Set Highlights:

• Arrives in a black-and-red display box containing three coins!
• Includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
• Maximum mintage set at just 1,000 Sets for global distribution.
• 10^th design release of Lunar Series II.
• Contains a total of 3 ½ Troy oz of .9999 pure silver.
• Total face value of $3.50 (AUD) backed by the federal government of Australia.
• Obverse of each features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
• Reverse of all bears the Year of the Rooster design.
• All coins are proof specimens!
• Part of the Perth Mint’s Lunar Series II program. Click here to see annual Perth Silver Lunar Series II mintages.

For the 2017 release of the Year of the Rooster series, the Perth Mint struck a variety of proof coins. In total there are four coins available in the 2017 Proof Australian Silver Rooster series. Included are a 1 Kilo, 2 oz, 1 oz, and ½ oz silver coin, each with .9999 pure silver content.

However, there are some unique facets at play here. First, the 1 Kilo Proof Australian Silver Rooster is only available for individual sale and not included in the 2017 Proof Australian Silver Rooster 3-Coin Set. Additionally, the 2 oz Proof Australian Silver Rooster Coin is available only in this 3-coin set, and not for individual sale.

The obverse side of all 2017 Proof Australian Silver Rooster Coins features the right-profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty’s effigy on these coins is from Ian Rank-Broadley and was created in 1998. It is surrounded by engravings of her name, the nation of issue, year of issue, and markings of each coin’s weight, metal content, and purity.

On the reverse of each 2017 Proof Australian Silver Rooster Coin in this 3-Coin Set is the image of a rooster, hen, and three chicks searching for food amongst the bamboo foliage and flowers native to China. This design is unique from that of the gold versions in the Year of the Rooster release.

The coins available to you in this 2017 Proof Australian Silver Rooster 3-Coin Set ship together in a black and red display box, with each coin seated in a velvet-lined spot. The collection ships inside of a Year of the Rooster shipper with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Perth Mint is a state-owned entity of Western Australia. Originally opened in 1899, today it operates outside the bounds of the Royal Australian Mint system in Canberra.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. JM Bullion associates are available at 800-276-6508. You can also connect with us using our live web chat or send us an email.