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Year of the rooster

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.

Lunar design

The reverse of each coin depicts a rooster standing in a stylised Chinese scene featuring bamboo and leaves. 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. 

06 australian lunar series ii year of the rooster three coin set 2017 gold proof InCase

Presentation packaging and numbered certificate

Each coin and three-coin set is housed in an oval-shaped, glossy black and timber-inspired display case and illustrated lunar-themed shipper, and is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.

Specifications

Product specification

Year

2017

2017

2017

Metal

Gold

Gold

Gold

Gold Content (Troy oz)

1.00

0.25

0.10

Monetary Denomination (TVD)

100.00

25.00

15.00

Fineness (% purity)

99.99

99.99

99.99

Minimum Gross Weight (g)

31.112

7.777

3.111

Maximum Diameter (mm)

39.34

22.60

18.60

Maximum Thickness (mm)

2.50

2.20

2.00

Finish

Proof

Proof

Proof

Maximum Mintage

6,000

8,000

8,000

Effigy

Ian Rank-Broadley design of
H.M. Queen Elizabeth II

Ian Rank-Broadley design of
H.M. Queen Elizabeth II

Ian Rank-Broadley design of
H.M. Queen Elizabeth II

Specifications

Specifications

Year 2017
Metal Gold
Gold Content (Troy oz) 1.350
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 15.00
Fineness (% purity) 99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 3.111
Maximum Diameter (mm) 18.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 2.00
Finish Proof
Legal Tender Australian
Effigy Ian Rank-Broadley design of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II

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