10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Year of the Rooster; Silver Proof) 2017 front 10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Year of the Rooster; Silver Proof) 2017 back
10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Year of the Rooster; Silver Proof) 2017 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2017

10 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Rooster; Silver Proof

2017 year
Silver (.9999) 156.3 g 65 mm
Description
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
Silver (.9999)
Weight
156.3 g
Diameter
65 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#228142
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Rooster among flowers, Chinese symbol for Rooster above, legend around.

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
YEAR OF THE ROOSTER · 2017

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: 388

Interesting fact

The 2017 Year of the Rooster Silver Proof coin is a unique and interesting collector's item, as it features a special design that showcases the Queen's love of horses. The coin's reverse side features an image of Elizabeth II riding a horse, surrounded by a stylized design of roosters, while the obverse side features the traditional portrait of the Queen. This coin is a rare and beautiful piece for any collector interested in the Royal Family or horse riding.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017  369 - - - - - -

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