Numismatic
2017 AUS 2 oz Silver Lunar Rooster MS-70 PCGS (Red Label)
This Silver Lunar Rooster from the Perth Mint is graded a perfect MS-70 by PCGS and comes in the FMV Gold exclusive Red Label holder from PCGS. With very low mintages, Silver Lunar coins are highly sought after each year. However, these MS-70 PCGS coins have a much lower population than the raw coins, with only a handful of MS-70 coins in the Red Label. Typical populations for perfect 1 oz MS-70 Silver Lunars are less than 2,000 coins of each year.
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Coin highlights
- Contains 2 oz of .9999 fine Silver.
- PCGS encapsulation guarantees and protects the perfect MS-70 condition.
- Obverse: Portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley likeness of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by the date, face value, Silver weight and purity.
- Reverse: Features a rooster, a hen and three chicks standing amongst bamboo foliage and flowers. This beautiful lunar design also incorporates the Chinese character for "Rooster", the inscription "Year of the Rooster", and The Perth Mint's traditional "P" mint mark.
- The Red Label seen above is an exclusive label to FMV Gold that has designs for each year in the popular Lunar Series. This will significantly add to the collectibility of these coins.Protect your Silver coin in style by adding an attractive display box to your order.Add this 2 oz Silver Lunar Rooster coin to your cart today!A landmark coin series of the highest regard, the Perth Lunars package beautiful designs, limited mintages and universal appeal all in one program. 2017 marks the first year of the Silver Lunar coin being minted in .9999 fineness, increasing its desirability to both collectors and investors.Struck by the historic Perth Mint from .9999 fine Silver, each coin's Australian legal tender status guarantees its weight and purity. Perth Mint's Australian Lunar Series II collection epitomizes the rich tradition of minting spectacular bullion coins by portraying animal themes from the Chinese Lunar calendar. The reverse design changes each year based on the Chinese lunar calendar, and the 2017 reverse celebrates the Year of the Rooster. The birth dates for people born in the Lunar Year of the Rooster include 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005 and 2017. Those born in these years are said to be hardworking, loyal, honest and sociable. Known for their quality and collectibility, the Perth Mint Lunar series is a cornerstone of many Precious Metals portfolios. The original Lunar bullion series, these coins (beginning with the Series I launch in 1996) have become some of the most widely collected around the globe, as demand originated in Asia but spread to Europe and America as investors became exposed to the design and quality. In addition to the annual design change, many investors love that the coins' select mintage limits create the potential for even greater investment return in the form of a numismatic premium appreciation. This series is so popular, the 1 oz Gold and Silver Lunars are now instant sell-outs every year! The Perth Lunar Series 1 concluded in 2010, and in 2008 (overlapping three years) began the Lunar Series 2 that is now in production. These releases have been tremendously popular worldwide, with each year selling out quickly as investors and collectors claim the coins of all sizes.
Specifications
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Year | 2017 |
| Mint mark | P - Perth |
| Grade | MS-70 (PCGS) |
| Legal-tender face value | 2 Dollars |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 2.0000 troy oz |
| Purity | .9999 |
| Diameter | 55.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3.6 mm |
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