© The Royal Mint, 2017
© The Royal Mint, 2017
1000 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Rooster; Gold Proof
2017 year| Gold (.9999) | 1005 g | 100 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 1000 Pounds 1000 GBP = USD 1308 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 1005 g |
| Diameter | 100 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#228151 |
|---|---|
| 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.Issue Limit: 8
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1000 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Year of the Rooster; Gold Proof) 2017 coin from the United Kingdom is that it features a unique design that combines traditional Chinese motifs with British coinage elements. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse depicts a rooster standing on a mound of bamboo, surrounded by cherry blossoms and other symbols of good fortune. This design was created by British artist and designer, Wuon-Gean Ho, and was specifically commissioned for this coin. The combination of Eastern and Western design elements makes this coin a truly unique and special piece for collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Year of the Rooster; Gold Proof) 2017 coin.
