Year of the Rooster (coin), 1 dollar, Series: Chinese Calendar

Series:
Chinese Calendar
Year of the Rooster (coin), 1 dollar, Series: Chinese Calendar
Year of the Rooster (coin), 1 dollar, Series: Chinese Calendar
Year of the Rooster (coin), 1 dollar, Series: Chinese Calendar
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Specification
  • Issuer:
    Niue
  • Denomination:
    1 New Zealand dollar
  • Metal:
    Ag 999
  • Decoration:
    digital printing
  • Quality:
    proof
  • Size:
    38.61 mm
  • Weight:
    17.50 g
  • Circulation:
    up to 1,500 pcs
  • Date of issue:
    January 2017
Description

According to the Chinese calendar, the Year of the Rooster begins on 28th of January 2017 and ends on 16th February 2018. Rooster, the tenth animal of the Chinese zodiac, is a sign of hard-working individualists displaying a flair for fashion and a great sensitivity to beauty. Therefore, it is not surprising that people born in the year of the Rooster are self-confident and keen to take up new challenges. Observant, courageous and honest, they quickly win trust from their colleagues and surround themselves with loyal friends. There are many famous people born in the Year of the Rooster, among them Stanisław Lem, Catherine the Great and Giuseppe Verdi.

  • great gift idea!
  • lucky talisman
  • highest purity of silver
  • high-end digital printing

Our silver commemorative coin will be a perfect gift for people born in the Year of the Rooster. But not only for them! In China, the logogram 鸡 is associated with affluence and good reputation. Number seven stands for perfection, good luck and harmony, whereas color of gold symbolizes wealth and prosperity. Golden shade is a Rooster’s lucky color, whereas number seven stands for perfection, prosperity and harmony. Seven golden feathers adorning this coin will bring its holder good luck during the whole Year of the Rooster! Surprise your nearest and dearest with a special gift!

Obverse
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  1. In the central part of the coin – effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
  2. Below it – mint mark: m/w, hallmark: Ag 999.
  3. Along the rim – inscriptions separated by decorative dots: ELIZABETH II, NIUE ISLAND (issuer), 1 DOLLAR (face value), 2017 (year of issue).
Reverse
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  1. In the central part of the coin – relief image of a rooster.
  2. In the upper part of the coin, along the rim – inscription: YEAR OF THE ROOSTER 2017 (name of the coin and year of issue).
  3. In the bottom part of the coin, along the rim – decorative elements: seven golden feathers.
  4. Right-hand –Chinese logogram 鸡 standing for the Year of the Rooster.