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2017 1 Kilo Silver Lunar Year of The Rooster BU Australian Perth Mint (In Capsule)

 

Introduction:

This fantastic 2017 1 Kilo Silver Lunar Year of The Rooster BU Coin is the tenth issue in the remarkable Perth Mint Lunar II program – a landmark series beloved by investors and collectors all over the world. The 2017 issue depicts a magnificent image of a rooster, making this coin a sought-after collectible and a must-have addition to any portfolio.

The Lunar II program was introduced by the Perth Mint in 2008 due to the tremendous popularity of the Lunar I series first issued in 1999. The first coin in the second series was the “Year of the Mouse” coin and the programs overlapped until 2010. Today, the second lunar series continues with the beautiful 2017 1 Kilo Silver Lunar Year of The Rooster BU Coin, that showcases a gorgeous rooster, struck along with its hen and three chicks amidst a background of bamboo foliage and flowers field. According to the Chinese calendar, people who are born in 1921, as well as in 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005 and newborns in 2017, are considered as being hardworking and sociable, and also loyal and honest. Being produced from 1 kilo of 99.99% pure silver and an astonishing symbol of Perth Mint’s excellence, this coin is an exquisite gift and addition to your collectibles collection.

Main Coin Features:

  • No. 10 coin in the popular Lunar II program.
  • Consists of 1 kilo of 99.99% fine silver.
  • Offered by the mint in a protective plastic case.
  • Australian legal tender coin having a face value of $30 AUD.
  • Guaranteed by the Australian Government.
  • Obverse: Displays the profile portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, designed in 1998 by Ian Rank-Broadley. Her effigy is encircled by the engravings “Elizabeth II,” “Australia,” “30 Dollars,” “2017,” along with the coin’s weight and purity.
  • Reverse: Features the spectacular “Year of the Rooster” design - a wonderful image of three chicks, a hen and a rooster, engraved as standing amidst a bamboo foliage and flowers background. This spectacular lunar image is encircled by the engraving “Year of the Rooster,” the “P” mintmark and the word “rooster” in the Chinese character.

Why should you own the 2017 1 Kilo Silver Lunar Year of The Rooster BU Coin?

  • The 10th coin released in the Lunar II series - a sought-after collectible.
  • The intrinsic value of the coin is much higher than its face value - safe investment.
  • 1 kilo .9999 pure silver coin backed by the Government of Australia.
  • An astonishing gift for any special occasions, especially birthdays.

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Product specifications

ConditionBrilliant Uncirculated
Ira ApprovedYes
Purity.999
Denomination$30 AUD
Actual Weight1 Kilo
Gross Weight 32.15 troy oz
Diameter100.6 mm
Thickness14.6 mm
Mint/BrandPerth Mint