Lunar II Rooster 1/20oz Gold Coin 2017
Perth Mint
Founded in 1899 in Perth, Australia. The Perth Mint holds the world record to mint the biggest gold coin with 1012 kg. Globally loved by investors for their high quality and wide range of investment and collectors coins.
The 2017 Lunar II rooster 1/20oz gold coin is here! Struck from pure 99.99% gold the Lunar II Rooster is the 10th coin in the series and celebrates the animals of the 12 year cycle in the Chinese Lunar calendar.
The 1/20th oz Rooster is the smallest size in the series and is ideal for first time gold buyer or for those investors or collectors who are looking to add to an existing gold bullion portfolio.
Weight and Size
Weight: 0.05 ounce
Diameter: 14.8 mm
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Nominal Value: 5 Dollars
History
The Lunar II series was introduced in 2008 and follows the original Lunar I series that was launched in 1996. The series has become one of the most popular gold and silver coin programs in the world.
The design changes every year to correspond to the Chinese Lunar Calendar. 2017 is the “Year of the Rooster”. The Lunar II series began in 2008 with the “Year of the Rat” and ends in 2019 with the “Year of the Pig”.
Product Details
Manufacturer: Royal Perth Mint
Country of origin: Australia
Year: 2017
Fine content: 999.9/1000
Weight: 1/20oz
Scratch resistance: poor
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Series | Lunar II |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 1.55 gram |
| Gross Weight | 1.55 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/20 oz |
| Year of issue | 2017 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 5 AUD |
| Thickness | 1.40 mm |
| Diameter | 14.80 mm |
| Mintage | 13404 |
| Packaging | single in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |
| Large Packaging 2 | 100 per box |