The 2017 1/2 oz Silver Lunar Rooster is the tenth release in the Perth Mint's Lunar Series II, honoring the Year of the Rooster-a sign celebrated for its honesty, courage, and attention to detail. Struck in .999 fine silver and minted in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, this coin balances artistic beauty with symbolic strength.
Design Insight:
This reverse design captures the rooster's vigilant stance and protective nature, framed by farm-style surroundings. The inclusion of the hen and chicks suggests family leadership and strong values, key attributes of the Rooster sign.
Collector Note:
This coin represents the Year of the Rooster (2017, 2005, 1993, 1981) and is essential for completing the 12-coin Series II set. Its symbolic strength and limited mintage make it both a meaningful gift and a standout in any silver collection.
Highlights:
- Face value: 50 cents AUD
- Contains 1/2 troy ounce of .999 fine silver
- Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) finish
- Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley
- Reverse: A detailed rooster standing in profile, with a hen and three chicks nearby, surrounded by foliage. Includes the Chinese character for "Rooster" and the year 2017
- Tenth release in the Perth Mint's Lunar Series II
Specifications
SKU: |
824 |
Year: |
2017 |
Grade: |
Brilliant Unc |
Grade Service: |
None |
Denomination: |
50 Cents |
Mint Mark: |
P- Perth Mint |
Metal Content: |
0.5 Troy Oz |
Purity: |
0.999 |
Thickness: |
2.3 mm |
Diameter: |
36.6 mm |
