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© Royal Australian Mint
10 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Year of the Rooster - Gold Proof
2017 year| Gold (.999) | 3.135 g | 17.53 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 10 Dollars 10 AUD = USD 6.88 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 3.135 g |
| Diameter | 17.53 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#96313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Rooster sitting on a branch, Chinese symbol for Rooster at right
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
2017
鷄
YEAR OF
THE
ROOSTER
Translation: 鷄 = Rooster
Engraver: Vladimir Gottwald
Edge
Milled
Comment
The Royal Australian Mint released the first of this gold proof lunar coins in 2007. This particular coin depicted the Lunar Rooster of the Chinese Zodiac Calendar and was the eleventh coin of the series. The Rooster is the tenth sign of twelve in the Chinese Zodiac Calendar. People born in the "Year of the Rooster" are hard workers, shrewd and definite in decision making. Famous Roosters are "Martin Luthor King III", "Jennifer Lopez" & "Fan Bingbing".Struck in 1/10oz 99.99 fine gold and minted as a proof coin, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. Worldwide mintage is limited to 1,500. Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a wooden two-piece presentation case held closed by magnets. A numbered Certificate of Authenticity is included.
Aluminium-bronze & Fine Silver (.999) $1 versions of the coin were also issued.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Year of the Rooster - Gold Proof) 2017 from Australia is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases a rooster standing on a rocky outcrop, surrounded by a stylized representation of sun rays and foliage. The rooster is depicted in a proud and confident stance, with its feathers displayed in intricate detail. This design is a nod to the Year of the Rooster in the Chinese lunar calendar, which is believed to symbolize hard work, loyalty, and punctuality. The coin's gold proof finish adds an extra layer of elegance and sophistication to the design, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Year of the Rooster - Gold Proof) 2017 coin.
