These are the two ounce lunar coins from Australia's Perth Mint. The coins mark the 2017 Year of the Rooster. These high quality bullion coins are sold as an investment product.
The Year of the Rooster starts on 28th January, 2017. This will be the Chinese year 4715. The rooster is the 10th of 12 animals in the Chinese lunar calendar. Those born during the Year of the Rooster are said to be hardworking, observant, confident and honest.
The coins were released on 8th September, 2016, we received them on the 20th September.
The obverse features the denomination of the coin ($200) as well as the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
The reverse of the coin was designed by Aleysha Howarth, and shows a rooster standing amongst some bamboo. The Chinese character for ‘rooster’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Rooster’ also appears on the design.
Diameter | 40.40mm |
Weight | 62.20g |
Denomination | 200 Dollars |
Fineness | 999.9 |
Alloy | 24 carat gold |
Mint | Perth Mint |
Mintage | TBC |
Actual Gold Weight | 2 troy ounces |
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Bullion coins are provided as is and on occasion may have some minor scratches or edge knocks. These are not regarded as faulty or damaged goods as their precious metal content and value as a bullion coin is not affected. Any coin sold for a value less than a 180% intrinsic is considered a bullion coin.
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