Lunar – Our coin series to celebrate the Chinese Zodiac

In 2014 The Royal Mint united these British and Chinese traditions to create the first official UK Lunar coins. The Shēngxiào Collection, named after the Chinese zodiac, is based upon 12 animals that have their own unique characteristics and qualities.

Year of the Ox

Year of the Ox

Dedicated to the mighty ox, the 2021 release marks the very first time the Year of the Ox has been immortalised on an official UK coin.

Lunar Bullion Coin Range

Lunar Bullion Coin Range

Browse our Lunar bullion coin range

Year of the Rat

Year of the Rat

Celebrate the Year of the Rat – our animal for 2020 in the zodiac cycle

Year of the Pig

Year of the Pig

Celebrate the Year of the Pig – the twelfth and last animal of the zodiac cycle

Year of the Dog

Year of the Dog

Celebrate the eleventh sign in the Chinese zodiac with the fifth coin in our series.

Year of the Rooster

Year of the Rooster

The rooster is the fourth animal in The Royal Mint’s lunar series brought to life by artist Wuon-Gean Ho

Lunar

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WHICH ANIMAL ARE YOU?

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THE STORY OF THE RAT AND THE CAT

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DOWNLOADABLE SHADOW PUPPETS

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CHINESE NEW YEAR CUSTOMS

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