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Like many other mints, the Royal Mint issues bullion coins in precious metals, having much higher intrinsic value than their face value. The one ounce (1 oz) silver coins are denominated as either two pounds (£2) or five pounds (£5), depending on the occasion. Initially, these were only of the Britannia type, but in 2015 the Royal Mint started to use the format for coins with other types of reverse designs, celebrating various aspects of British heritage. The coins are legal tender but are not intended for circulation. They are targeted at bullion investors or collectors who appreciate the special editions as pieces of art. The 2017 Year of the Rooster bullion coins are part of the Royal Mint's Shēngxiào Collection - a coin series dedicated to the Chinese Lunar calendar. As the mint says: "People born in the Year of the Rooster are stable and think deeply. They are hard workers, open, truthful and loyal individuals, and take pride in their appearance. They are happiest when they are surrounded by others and love being at parties or any social gathering. They enjoy using their charm and magnetism, meaning that they are comfortable in the spotlight. Roosters are motivated in their careers which are a priority in their lives. They are hard-working, multi-talented and can deal with a variety of jobs." The one-ounce silver coins were issued as "bullion" (Brilliant Uncirculated grade), as well as proofs for collectors. | ||||||||||||
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The reverse design was issued in the following formats:
- 1kg gold
- 5oz gold
- 1oz gold
- 1/4oz gold
- 1/10oz gold
- 1kg silver
- 5oz silver
- 1oz silver
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London Mint Office coins. |
Country | United Kingdom |
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Currency | Pound Sterling |
Coin Type | Silver Ounce (1 oz), One year types |
Issued | 2017 |
Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Effigy | Queen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Jody Clark (Fifth Portrait) |
Face Value | 2 (x Pound) |
Mintage | unknown |
Mintage Limit | 138,888 |
Current | Yes |
Material | 0.999 Silver |
Designer | Wuon-Gean Ho |
Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Medal Alignment (Axis 0) |
Size | 38.6100 mm |
Thickness | 3.0000 mm |
Mass | 31.2100 g |
OCC ID | LGVB-ELDC-BQNJ-EMPX |
Image | Details |
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Coin, Great Britain, Year of the Rooster 2 Pounds - 2017 - 1 Oz Silver
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Coin, Great Britain, Year of the Rooster 2 Pounds - 2017 - 1 Oz Silver
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Lunar Year of the Rooster 2017 UK 1oz Silver Proof Coin
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Lunar Year of the Rooster 2017 UK 1oz Silver Bullion Coin
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Source | Reference ID |
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Spink, Coins of England and the United Kingdom | 5103, 5103A (with content inscription) |