Description
1 OZ AUSTRALIAN GOLD ROOSTER 2017
Description:
Celebrate the Year of the Rooster with the 2017 1 Oz Australian Gold Rooster from the Perth Mint’s Lunar Series II. This coin is not just an investment in gold; it’s a collector’s gem, combining the intrinsic value of gold with the cultural significance of the Chinese zodiac.
Key Features:
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Gold Content: Contains 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold, ensuring high purity for your investment.
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Design:
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Obverse: Features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, with inscriptions including “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “1 OZ 9999 GOLD”, “100 DOLLARS”, and the year “2017”.
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Reverse: Showcases a majestic rooster, symbolizing the Year of the Rooster, designed with intricate details that capture the bird’s proud stance and vibrant feathers. The design includes the Chinese character for ‘rooster’, the inscription “Year of the Rooster”, and the Perth Mint’s “P” mint mark, set against a background of bamboo shoots and leaves.
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Mint: Produced by the Perth Mint, renowned for its quality, craftsmanship, and the annual Lunar Series, this coin is part of their famous gold bullion program.
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Condition: Offered in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, ensuring sharp details and a lustrous finish.
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Packaging: Typically comes in protective plastic flips or capsules to preserve its mint state.
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Legal Tender: Backed by the Australian Government with a face value of 100 AUD, though its market value is significantly higher due to the gold content.
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Limited Mintage: With a mintage limit of only 30,000 coins for the 1 oz size, this adds to the coin’s collectibility and potential for appreciation.
Why You’ll Love It:
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Cultural Significance: Each coin in the Lunar Series II tells a story of the Chinese zodiac, making it not just an investment but a cultural artifact.
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Investment Quality: Gold from the Perth Mint is trusted for its purity, offering both intrinsic gold value and potential for numismatic appreciation.
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Collector’s Appeal: The detailed artistry of the rooster design, combined with the coin’s high purity, makes it highly desirable for collectors of the Lunar Series or those interested in the Year of the Rooster.
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Artistic Representation: The coin’s design not only reflects the characteristics of those born in the Year of the Rooster (honest, courageous, hardworking) but also showcases the artistic excellence of the Perth Mint.
Secure Your Piece of Lunar Tradition:
Add the 2017 1 Oz Australian Gold Rooster to your collection or investment portfolio today. This coin not only represents an investment in gold but also in the cultural and artistic legacy of the Chinese zodiac, as interpreted by the Perth Mint. With its limited mintage, this coin is a unique opportunity to own a piece of this celebrated series.





