2017 1 Kilo Year of the Rooster Silver Coins

Lunar Series II is the second series of the annual coin minting program run by the Perth Mint, with each year dedicated to the corresponding animal of the Chinese zodiac. Consequently, the Perth Mint has released Silver Rooster coins to usher in 2017, the Year of the Rooster. This 1 kilo coin is the heaviest and most valuable Silver Coin launched this year.

Each of these coins consists of pure 0.9999 Ag (Silver) weighing exactly 1 kilo (32.15 troy ounces). Moreover, every coin is in BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) condition.

The obverse of this coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It is bordered by the year ‘2017’, face value ’30 Dollars’ as well as the Silver weight and purity. A serene depiction of a Rooster, a hen, and 3 chicks can be seen on the reverse of this coin, along with the Chinese character that stands for the word ‘Rooster,'

Generally, these one kilo coins are purchased by investors to diversify their portfolios, while some love to showcase these heavy coins in display boxes to add a regal aura to their homes. The Chinese associate financial prosperity with owning a precious metal that has your zodiac animal imprinted on it. Hence, this coin will be a worthy gift to someone born in the Year of the Rooster.