Lunar II Rooster 1/10oz Gold Coin 2017
Perth Mint
The Perth Mint is one of the world’s most renowned precious metal mints. Founded in 1899 in Perth, Australia, as a branch of the British Royal Mint, it is now owned by the Government of Western Australia. The mint specializes in the production of bullion bars, collector coins, and investment coins made from gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
The Perth Mint is especially well known for its “Australian Kangaroo,” “Koala,” and “Lunar” coin series.
GPSR: The Perth Mint
310 Hay Street
Western Australia 6004 East Perth
Australia
+61 (8) 9421 7222
info@perthmint.com
The 2017 Lunar II Rooster 1/10oz gold coin is now available. The Lunar II series was introduced by the Perth Mint in 2008 and succeeds the popular Lunar 1 series that began in 1996.
The Lunar II coin series is available in gold and silver and features the animals in the the 12 year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. 2017 is the “Year of the Rooster” and is the 10th animal in the series.
Key Specifications
The fractional size coins in the Lunar II series include 1/2oz, 1/4oz, 1/10oz and 1/20oz. Fractional sizes give investors and collectors more flexible price points to consider. The Lunar II is also available in larger sizes which include 10oz, 5oz, 2oz and 1oz.
The Key specifications for the 1/10oz Lunar II Rooster are listed below:
Weight: 1/10 troy ounce
Diameter: 18.60mm
Thickness: 2mm
Nominal Value: 15 Dollars
Advantages
-
Struck from 1/10oz of .9999 fine gold.
-
Produced by the renowned Perth Mint
-
One of the highest quality gold bullion coins in the world.
-
Feature annual design changes which appeal to both collectors and investors.
-
Can be easily bought and sold at most bullion dealers around the world.
It should be noted that pure gold coins like the 2017 Lunar II Rooster can be susceptible to surface scratches. It is therefore recommended to keep the coins in their protective packaging.
Product Details
Manufacturer: Royal Perth Mint
Country of origin: Australia
Year: 2017
Weight: 1/10oz
Scratch resistance: poor
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Series | Lunar II |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 3.11 gram |
| Gross Weight | 3.11 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/10 oz |
| Year of issue | 2017 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 15 AUD |
| Thickness | 2.00 mm |
| Diameter | 18.60 mm |
| Mintage | 26983 |
| Packaging | single in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |
| Large Packaging 2 | 100 per box |