© The Royal Mint, 2017
© The Royal Mint, 2017
25 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Rooster; 1/4 oz Fine Gold
2017 year| Gold (.9999) | 7.8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 25 Pounds 25 GBP = USD 33 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#228147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Rooster among flowers, Chinese symbol for Rooster above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE ROOSTER · 2017
1/4oz 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.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design that combines traditional Chinese motifs with British coinage elements. The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side depicts a rooster, which is a symbol of the Chinese zodiac and represents the Year of the Rooster. The rooster is surrounded by intricate designs and patterns that are inspired by traditional Chinese art and architecture. This blend of cultures and designs makes the coin a truly distinctive and collectible piece.
