© The Royal Mint, 2017
© The Royal Mint, 2017
10 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Rooster; Fine Gold
2017 year| Gold (.9999) | 3.13 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 10 Pounds 10 GBP = USD 13 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 3.13 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#228145 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Rooster among flowers, Chinese symbol for Rooster above, legend around.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE ROOSTER · 2017
鷄
Translation: 鷄 (Rooster)
Engraver: Wuon-Gean Ho
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The fourth design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different strikes for the Year of the Rooster with varying compositions and denominations which all share Wuon-Gean Ho's design.©The Royal Mint, 2017
Issue Limit: 2,088
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pound - Elizabeth II (Year of the Rooster; Fine Gold) 2017 coin from the United Kingdom is that it features a unique design that combines traditional Chinese symbols with British minting craftsmanship. The coin's reverse side features a rooster standing on a field of bamboo, surrounded by a latticework of Chinese characters that represent different aspects of the Chinese zodiac. This design was created by British artist, Wuon-Gean Ho, and was specifically commissioned by the Royal Mint to celebrate the Year of the Rooster in the Chinese lunar calendar. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, adding a touch of British tradition to the coin's otherwise culturally-inspired design.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 980 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Year of the Rooster; Fine Gold) 2017 coin.
