This is a beautiful colorized silver coin which is struck by the Singapore Mint. It was struck in honor of the year 2017, which according to the Chinese Zodiac is the Year of The Rooster.
Coin Design Highlights
This coin is comprised of 5 ounces of silver with a purity of 99.9 percent. The obverse side displays an image of a rooster along with blooms from the Celosia cristata flower, which is also called the cockscomb. The coin’s reverse side displays the Church of St. Dominic, which can be found in the city of Macau, China and is considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The coin is shipped in Proof condition and displays a face value of 100 Patacas. Mintages of this coin are extremely low and the Singapore Mint will issue no more than 2000 units, meaning that those who want to get their hands on one had better do so soon, while supplies last. The Rooster is a special animal within Chinese culture and is one of 12 species that appear in the Chinese Zodiac.
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Additional Info
Year | 2017 |
Metal Content | 5oz |
Denomination | MOP 100 |
Purity | 999 |
Condition | Proof |
Country | Macau |
Manufacturer | Singapore Mint |
Mintage | 2,000 |
Diameter (mm) | 65 |
Edge | Reeded |
Series | Lunar |
Box & Certificate | Yes |