© The Royal Mint, 2017
© The Royal Mint, 2017
100 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Rooster; 1 oz Fine Gold
2017 year| Gold (.9999) | 31.1 g | 32.7 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 100 Pounds 100 GBP = USD 131 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 32.7 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#189325 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Rooster among flowers, Chinese symbol for Rooster above, legend around.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE ROOSTER • 2017
1 OZ FINE GOLD 999.9
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 proof strike has plain fields while the bullion issues have a textured background design on the obverse alongside an additional legend with the weight and fineness on the reverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Pound Elizabeth II (Year of the Rooster; 1 oz 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 lattice-like pattern that is inspired by traditional Chinese architecture. The rooster is depicted in a standing position, with its feathers detailed in high relief, giving the coin a striking 3D effect. The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, also crafted in high relief, giving the coin a regal and dignified look. The combination of these two elements creates a visually stunning coin that is both a celebration of Chinese culture and a testament to the artistry of British minting.
