2017 5 oz Kingdom of Bhutan Lunar Rooster .999 High Relief Silver Proof Coin

The Kingdom of Bhutan proudly issues the inaugural Blessings of Happiness Lunar Coin Collection – The Bhutan Lunar and Attraction series (2016-2027), exclusively minted and marketed by The Singapore Mint.   

Not only known as one of the happiest country, the Kingdom of Bhutan is also popularly known as the Last Shangri-La of the world. The Kingdom of Bhutan is heavily forested and perched atop of a mountain among the clouds. Home to a stunning natural scenery with an exotic mix of flora and fauna, the Kingdom is also embellished with majestic architectures of Dzongz, Stupas and Monasteries, resulting in a picturesque view from every angle. 

The obverse design of the coin features high relief minting of Rooster. The Rooster is shown with a large crest, puffy neckline, forward thrusting chest, and a long curled tail. Inspired by the idea of a crowing rooster among the clouds.

On the reverse features the Punthang Dechen Phodrang (The Palace of Great Bliss), also known as the Punakha Dzong. Punakha Dzong is also host to the royal wedding of His Majesty, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema, filling this magnificent Dzong with love and blessing. The clouds surrounding the landmark further highlight Bhutan as the Kingdom in the clouds, the last Shangri-la of the world.