The Perth Mint has launched it’s Chinese New Year Coins – Celebrating Year of the Rooster
The Perth Mint is celebrating the Year of the Rooster with the launch of beautifully minted and designed Chinese New Year Coins.
These rare coins are an excellent investment and are sure to be popular, given the Chinese demand for Australian gold and silver that already exists.
For the record, Chinese New Year – the Year of the Rooster – is on Saturday, January 28th, 2017. There is sure to be many celebrations across Perth.
Lunar Calendar Coin Series 2017 Year of the Rooster 1oz Silver Proof Four-Coin Set
Celebrating the tenth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac, this exquisite 99% silver troy set from the Lunar Calendar Series showcases four different coloured rooster designs, in a setting that runs through all coins when placed together.
Year of the Rooster 2017 1oz Gold Proof High Relief Coin
This Chinese New Year gold coin (Proof Quality 99.99% Pure Gold) was minted as an extremely limited 1oz gold high relief, for the Year of the Rooster, Perth Mint says.
In Chinese culture, those born under the influence of this sign are said to be hardworking, loyal, honest, and sociable.
Australian Lunar 2017 Year of the Rooster 1oz Gold Proof Coloured Coin
Similar to the above coin, this minted, rare special is coloured with the rooster standing in a stylised Chinese scene featuring bamboo and leaves. This coin is also considered legal Australian tender, with just 3,000 of these ever to be created.
Australian Lunar Series II 2017 Year of the Rooster 1oz Silver Typeset
A set of silver or gold coins to celebrate the new year. The reverse of each coin depicts a rooster, a hen, and three chicks standing amongst bamboo foliage and flowers. 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.
This collection includes: a delicately frosted design on the silver proof coin appears on a mirror-like polished table; The gilded edition highlights the rooster in 24-carat gold on a frosted table; The coloured edition depicts the rooster, hen, and chicks in vivid colour on a frosted table.
Purchase these items, head to the Perth Mint Store.
Video : The Perth Mint, Year of the Rooster Gold Coin Collection
Beautiful Presentation
Purchase one of the Chinese New Year Coins at the Perth Mint online store to secure your investment.
