Lunar II: Year of the Rooster 5 oz Silver
The Year of the Rooster, weighing 10 ounces of silver, is a collectible offering from the renowned mint, The Perth Mint. This silver piece is part of the second edition of the popular and coveted Lunar II collection. Lunar II is a series of 12 coins that feature the zodiac animals from the Chinese lunar calendar. Each year the coin is decorated with a different lunar animal. The 2017 silver coin is a coin that is minted in 9999 pure bullion, with Australia's oldest mint, The Perth Mint, responsible for its limited production of 20,869 pieces. Additionally, the silver rooster is guaranteed by the Australian Government and is full legal tender in the issuing country.The obverse of the coin is invariably decorated with an image of Queen Elizabeth II with the weight, year and country of issue. The reverse of the coin features a stylised portrait of the Rooster.Do you need help? Do you have any questions?Ask a question and we'll respond promptly, publishing the most interesting questions and answers for others.