2017 1/20 oz Gold Lunar Year of The Rooster BU Australia Perth Mint In Cap

2017 1/20 oz Gold Lunar Year of The Rooster BU Australia Perth Mint (In Capsule) This gorgeous **2017 1/20 oz Gold Lunar Year of The Rooster BU Coin** is the next coin release in the incredibly famous Lunar II collection from the Perth Mint. The coin depicts the latest “Year of the Rooster” design, the 10^th^ symbol of the Chinese Zodiac, which makes it a highly desired birthday gift and a must-have collectible. Perth Mint started the Lunar II program due to the tremendous popularity of the first lunar coin program released in 1999. The first gold coin issued in the Lunar II series was the “Year of the Mouse” coin struck in 2008. The two series overlapped between 2008 and 2010. However, the second series also became a huge success, being highly desired due to the coins’ high gold content and fantastic designs. The Lunar II coin series continues this year with the splendid **2017 1/20 oz Gold Lunar Year of The Rooster BU Coin** that features a magnificently detailed depiction of a rooster surrounded by a bamboo and leaves field. Those who are born under the ‘rooster’ sign, in 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005 and 2017, are considered as being loyal, sociable, honest, and hardworking. This spectacular coin continues the Perth Mint’s bullion excellence, being struck from .9999 fine gold, making it a wonderful keepsake and a great choice as a gift for any occasions. **Coin Features:** - The tenth coin issued within the famous [**Lunar Series**](file:///buy-gold/australian-gold-coins/perth-mint-gold-lunar) II. - Consists of 1/20 oz. of 99.99% fine gold. - Bears a denomination of $5 AUD. - Guaranteed by the Australian Government. - Comes in Perth Mint’s protective plastic capsule. - **Obverse:** Displays the well-known effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, created by the talented Ian Rank-Broadley. The portrait of Her Majesty is surrounded by the inscriptions “5 Dollars,” “Elizabeth II,” “Australia,” “2017,” along with the purity and weight of the coin. - **Reverse:** Features the amazing “Year of the Rooster” design, representing a rooster engraved amidst a Chinese bamboo and leaves field, surrounded by the “P” mintmark, the inscription “Year of the Rooster” and the Chinese character for the word “rooster.” **Why should you own the 2017 1/20 oz Gold Lunar Year of The Rooster BU Coin?** - Incredibly popular coin from the Lunar Series II of the Perth Mint. - Safe investment - .9999 fine gold coin with a $5 AUD face value. - The coin has a higher intrinsic value than its denomination. - Weight and purity backed by the Australian Government. - An excellent gift for birthday anniversaries and a must-have collectible. Bullion Exchanges is a highly trusted place where you have the chance to buy gold bullion coins from industry leading mints. This spectacular gold coin is 100% authentic like our entire gold bullion selection. Order this gorgeous **2017 1/20 oz Gold Lunar Year of The Rooster BU Coin** and add it to your wonderful coin portfolio just by clicking on ‘Add to cart’. You will have your fantastic coin wrapped, packaged and safely delivered to you in no time. If you have any questions, just contact our customer service by phone at 800.852.6884 or send us a message, and we will happily assist you.