2005 1 oz Australia Silver Lunar Rooster BU - Series I

The 2005 1 oz Silver Lunar Rooster is the tenth release in the iconic Lunar Series I from the Perth Mint, celebrating the Year of the Rooster in the Chinese zodiac. People born under this sign are known for their confidence, honesty, and punctuality. This coin is struck from .999 fine silver and holds both numismatic and cultural significance for collectors worldwide.

Design Insight:

The reverse features a striking rooster, chest puffed and alert, standing confidently on rocky ground. Its stance evokes vigilance and leadership, reflecting the rooster's role as a morning sentinel and a symbol of integrity and courage.

Collector Note:

The 2005 Lunar Rooster continues the Perth Mint's tradition of high-quality, low-mintage lunar coins. As the tenth release in the coveted 12-coin Lunar Series I, this issue is a crucial piece for collectors building out a full zodiac collection and is especially meaningful to those born in Rooster years.

Highlights:

• Face value: 1 Australian Dollar (AUD)
• Contains 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver
• Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition
• Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael Maklouf
• Reverse: A proud rooster standing tall, surrounded by the inscription "Year of the Rooster" and the year 2005
• Tenth release in the Lunar Series I from the Perth Mint