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Embracing centuries of tradition surrounding the Chinese Lunar calendar, this year we celebrate the Year of the Rooster with the fourth coin in the Shēngxiào collection. The reverse is once again designed by British Chinese artist and printmaker Wuon-Gean Ho and the obverse displays the fifth definitive portrait of Her Majesty The Queen designed by Jody Clark.

Each UK legal tender Lunar coin contains one ounce of 999 fine silver.

Our Lunar Silver Bullion coins are Capital Gains Tax exempt, but are subject to VAT at 20%.

Key Points:
The fourth lunar design in The Royal Mint’s Shēngxiào Collection
Designed by British Chinese artist Wuon-Gean Ho
Struck to bullion standard
1 oz of 999 fine silver
Individually packaged in a coin capsule

Specification

Lunar 2017 Year of the Rooster 1 oz Silver Coin

Specification Value
Denomination £2
Alloy 999 Fine Silver
Diameter 38.61mm
Reverse Designer Wuon-Gean Ho
Obverse Designer Jody Clark
Specification Value
Quality Bullion
Year 2017
Pure Metal Type Silver
Pure Metal Content 1 Troy Oz
Fineness 999
Packaging Single Coin Capsule
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