2017 1 oz Great Britain Year of the Rooster .9999 Gold Coin
The Royal Mint continues its series of Lunar coins that lend a unique British angle to an ancient tradition. The fourth year in this popular collection features the Year of the Rooster. Capture the very essence of the Year of the Monkey with these prestigious Gold coins produced by the Royal Mint. Add this Brilliant Uncirculated 1 oz Gold Year of the Rooster coin to your cart today! With contemporary designs celebrating the animals of the Chinese Zodiac, The Shengxiào Collection celebrates the 12-year Lunar calendar and its traditions in a unique fusion of Chinese and British heritage. Following the success of the coins struck in the years of the monkey, this coin features the Rooster and is presented in strictly limited mintage.This year’s coin is once more designed by British-Chinese artist Wuon-Gean Ho, whose cultural heritage makes her the ideal artist to convey the meeting of east and west. Wuon-Gean has created a beautiful and dynamic design that captures the energy and agility of the intelligent Rooster. With work in collections at the Tate and the Victoria and Albert Museum, this is Wuon-Gean’s fourth commission for The Royal Mint.