ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT LUNAR ROOSTER

To celebrate the Year of the Rooster in 2017, the Royal Australian Mint has released the latest coins from the Lunar Series. These coins combine the talents of award-winning coin designer Vladimir Gottwald with beautiful illustrations by Stevan Stojanovic. Reflecting many of the original Lunar Series design elements these coins are a stunning representation of this zodiac sign.

DENOMINATION COMPOSITION WEIGHT DIAMETER FINISH MINTAGE $1 AUSTRALIAN 0.999 SILVER 11.66 g 25.00 mm PROOF 10,000 $1 AUSTRALIAN 0.999 SILVER 31.1 g 40.00 mm PROOF 3,000 $30 AUSTRALIAN 0.999 SILVER 1000 g 99.95 mm PROOF 500

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT LUNAR ROOSTER

DENOMINATION COMPOSITION WEIGHT DIAMETER FINISH MINTAGE $10 AUSTRALIAN 0.999 GOLD 3.11 g 17.53 mm PROOF 1,500

PERTH MINT OPAL ROOSTER

A series that lasted for eight coins spread over four years from 2012-15, Australian Opal features a stylised circular area in the centre of the reverse face that incorporates pieces of opal. Following the end of the series, the mint kept the concept alive with a single annual design for the lunar market, this years being the second to appear. Struck in an ounce of silver to a proof finish, the coin comes in a box with a light in the lid. When the case is opened it lights up the coin and highlights the opal. The coin is accompanied by a stunning illustrated shipper and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. OBVERSE: Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination are depicted on the coin’s obverse. REVERSE: The coin’s reverse incorporates an inner panel design of a rooster detailed in pure Australian opal. The outer panel of the coin depicts a collection of stylised leaves. The design includes the inscription YEAR OF THE ROOSTER, the 2017 year-date, and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

DENOMINATION COMPOSITION WEIGHT DIAMETER FINISH MINTAGE $1 AUSTRALIA 0.9999 SILVER 31.107 g 36.60 mm PROOF 5,000

PERTH MINT LUNAR SERIES II SILVER PROOF

In 2017, The Perth Mint’s internationally renowned Australian Lunar Silver Proof Coin Series II celebrates the Year of the Rooster, the tenth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. Struck from 99.99% pure silver in proof quality, no more than 500 kilo coins will be released worldwide. An issue limit of 8,000 1/2oz coins, 5,000 1oz coins and 1,000 three-coin sets will be produced in this packaging. REVERSE: depicts a rooster, a hen, and three chicks standing amongst bamboo foliage and flowers. The Chinese character for ‘rooster’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Rooster’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark. OBVERSE: The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2017 year date, and the monetary denomination are depicted on each coin’s obverse. PRESENTATION: Each individual silver coin and three-coin set is housed in a stylish red and black presentation case and themed shipper, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

COIN DENOMINATION COMPOSITION WEIGHT DIAMETER FINISH MINTAGE 1 KG $30 AUD 0.9999 SILVER 1000.1 g 100.60 mm PROOF 500 2 OZ $2 AUD 0.9999 SILVER 62.213 g 55.60 mm PROOF 2,000* 1 OZ $1 AUD 0.9999 SILVER 31.107 g 45.60 mm PROOF 8,500** 1/2 OZ $0.5 AUD 0.9999 SILVER 15.553 g 36.60 mm PROOF 9,000*** * 1,000 in the three coin set

** 5,000 in this individual packaging, 1,000 in the three coin set

*** 8,000 in this individual packaging, 1,000 in the three coin set

PERTH MINT LUNAR SERIES II GOLD PROOF

In 2017, The Perth Mint’s internationally renowned Australian Lunar Gold Proof Coin Series II celebrates the Year of the Rooster, the tenth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. Meticulously struck from 99.99% pure gold in proof quality, no more than 3,000 individual 1oz coins, 5,000 1/4oz coins, 4,000 1/10oz coins and 1,500 three-coin sets will be released in this packaging. GOLD REVERSE: depicts a rooster standing in a stylised Chinese scene featuring bamboo and leaves. The Chinese character for ‘rooster’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Rooster’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark. OBVERSE: The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2017 year date, and the monetary denomination are depicted on each coin’s obverse. PRESENTATION: Gold Proof Lunar coins from The Perth Mint are housed in elegant oval-shaped display cases, featuring a glossy timber-effect lid and presented in a coloured themed shipper.

COIN DENOMINATION COMPOSITION WEIGHT DIAMETER FINISH MINTAGE 1 OZ $100 AUD 0.9999 GOLD 31.112 g 39.34 mm PROOF 6,000* 1/4 OZ $25 AUD 0.9999 GOLD 7.777 g 22.60 mm PROOF 8,000** 1/10 OZ $15 AUD 0.9999 GOLD 3.111 g 18.60 mm PROOF 8,500*** * 3,000 in this individual packaging, 1,500 in the three coin set

** 5,000 in this individual packaging, 1,500 in the three coin set

*** 4,000 in this individual packaging, 1,500 in the three coin set

PERTH MINT KILO SILVER ‘GEMEYE’ EDITION

A regular release, the one-kilo ‘GemEye’ edition of the standard silver design is at heart just a larger versio of the coloured silver lunar. The main difference is the inset gemstone, in this case citrine. It’s placed in the eye of the animal, hence the series name. REVERSE: depicts a rooster, a hen, and three chicks standing amongst bamboo foliage and flowers. The rooster has a golden citrine gemstone set into its eye. The Chinese character for ‘rooster’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Rooster’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark. OBVERSE: The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2017 year date, and the monetary denomination are depicted on each coin’s obverse. PRESENTATION: Each individual silver coin and three-coin set is housed in a stylish red and black presentation case and themed shipper, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

DENOMINATION COMPOSITION WEIGHT DIAMETER FINISH MINTAGE $30 AUSTRALIA 0.9999 SILVER 1000.1 g 100.60 mm UNCIRCULATED 500

PERTH MINT SILVER GILDED

Available in a one-ounce format, the coin is a standard uncirculated version with the rooster picked out in fine gold. These have been popular over the years and there is a collectors box that will hold a twelve-coin set. REVERSE: depicts a rooster, gilded in 24-carat gold, a hen, and three chicks standing amongst bamboo foliage and flowers. The Chinese character for ‘rooster’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Rooster’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark. OBVERSE: The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2017 year date, and the monetary denomination are depicted on each coin’s obverse. PRESENTATION: Each coin is housed in a classic black and red display case and illustrated shipper and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. The Year of the Rooster Gilded Edition can also be purchased in a capsule only with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Cases are still available for collectors of the complete twelve-coin set.

DENOMINATION COMPOSITION WEIGHT DIAMETER FINISH MINTAGE $1 AUSTRALIA 0.9999 SILVER 31.107 g 45.60 mm UNCIRCULATED 50,000

PERTH MINT SILVER COLOURED

Available in a one-ounce format usually, the 2017 Perth ANDA Money Expo also saw a limited two-ounce variant with a tiny mintage of just 1,000 units. Both are finished to a proof format with selective colouring. REVERSE: depicts a coloured rooster, a hen, and three chicks standing amongst bamboo foliage and flowers. The Chinese character for ‘rooster’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Rooster’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark. OBVERSE: The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2017 year date, and the monetary denomination are depicted on each coin’s obverse. PRESENTATION: Each coin is housed in a stylish red and black display case and illustrated lunar-themed shipper, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

DENOMINATION COMPOSITION WEIGHT DIAMETER FINISH MINTAGE $1 AUSTRALIA 0.9999 SILVER 31.107 g 45.60 mm PROOF COLOURED 10,000 $2 AUSTRALIA 0.9999 SILVER 62.213 g 55.60 mm PROOF COLOURED 1,000

PERTH MINT SILVER HIGH RELIEF

Often considered the most beautiful of the Lunar Series II range, the high-relief range takes the standard artwork and strikes it deeply into a smaller but thicker coin. Slightly convex on both sides, the result is a crisp, attractive coin. REVERSE: depicts a rooster, a hen, and three chicks standing amongst bamboo foliage and flowers. The Chinese character for ‘rooster’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Rooster’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark. The coins high relief reverse and obverse are minted. OBVERSE: The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2017 year date, and the monetary denomination are depicted on each coin’s obverse. PRESENTATION: Each coin is housed in a stylish red and black display case and illustrated lunar-themed shipper, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

DENOMINATION COMPOSITION WEIGHT DIAMETER FINISH MINTAGE $1 AUSTRALIA 0.9999 SILVER 31.107 g 32.60 mm PROOF 7,500

PERTH MINT GOLD HIGH RELIEF

Often considered the most beautiful of the Lunar Series II range, the high-relief range takes the standard artwork and strikes it deeply into a smaller but thicker coin. Slightly convex on both sides, the result is a crisp, attractive coin. REVERSE: depicts a rooster standing in a stylised Chinese scene featuring bamboo and leaves. The Chinese character for ‘rooster’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Rooster’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark. OBVERSE: The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2017 year date, and the monetary denomination are depicted on each coin’s obverse. PRESENTATION: Each coin is housed in a classic wooden lid display case and themed shipper, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

DENOMINATION COMPOSITION WEIGHT DIAMETER FINISH MINTAGE $100 AUSTRALIA 0.9999 GOLD 31.107 g 27.30 mm PROOF 388

PERTH MINT GOLD BULLION COLOURED

The smallest of the coloured gold lunars, this one is only available as a subscription for all twelve lunars. The set comes with a fine box that holds all twelve and there are only 500 sets available. REVERSE: depicts a rooster standing in a stylised Chinese scene featuring bamboo and leaves. The Chinese character for ‘rooster’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Rooster’ also appear in the design. OBVERSE: The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2017 year date, and the monetary denomination are depicted on each coin’s obverse. PRESENTATION: This coin will be presented in a capsule and is accompanied with a Certificate of Authenticity.

DENOMINATION COMPOSITION WEIGHT DIAMETER FINISH MINTAGE $5 AUSTRALIA 0.9999 GOLD 1.556 g 14.60 mm UNCIRCULATED 500

PERTH MINT GOLD PROOF COLOURED

The standard proof gold design with selective colouring. Available only in a one-ounce version. REVERSE: depicts a rooster standing in a stylised Chinese scene featuring bamboo and leaves. The Chinese character for ‘rooster’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Rooster’ also appear in the design. OBVERSE: The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2017 year date, and the monetary denomination are depicted on each coin’s obverse. PRESENTATION: This coin will be presented in a capsule and is accompanied with a Certificate of Authenticity.

DENOMINATION COMPOSITION WEIGHT DIAMETER FINISH MINTAGE $100 AUSTRALIA 0.9999 GOLD 31.112 g 39.34 mm PROOF 3,000

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT LUNAR ROOSTER BULLION

A gold bullion series from the Royal Australian Mint, this is the first time they’ve been available and it’s been a very low-key launch, we’ve only seen them for sale at APMEX to date. Available in five sizes, all with the same design, and with none exceeding an ounce in weight, this is a fine looking bullion coin. No silver is available. OBVERSE: The Ian Rank-Broadley likeness of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II along with the year and face value encircled by depictions of the 12 signs and moon phases of the Chinese Zodiac. REVERSE: Features a rooster calling out with the sun beaming behind it along with the Chinese character for “rooster” surrounded by the date, weight and purity.