2017 1 oz Gold Britannia Bullion Coin

moveCoin Specifications

• Year: 2017
• Country of Issue: United Kingdom
• Mint: The Royal Mint
• Series: Shēngxiào Collection (Year of the Rooster)
• Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
• Obverse Designer: Jody Clark
• Metal: 999.9 Fine Gold (24 Carat)
• Pure Gold Content: 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035g)
• Face Value: £100 (UK Legal Tender)
• Quality: Bullion
• VAT Status: VAT-Free Investment Gold
• CGT Status: CGT-Free for UK Residents — see our CGT-free guide

Buying With Confidence

• ✔ Every coin guaranteed genuine — professional XRF testing
• ✔ Trusted Hatton Garden precious metals dealer established 1982
• ✔ Fully insured delivery — see Shipping Policy
• ✔ Verified customer reviews
• ✔ Use code WELCOME888 for a discount on your first order
• ✔ Check live gold prices on our Today's Prices page

The 2017 1oz Gold Lunar Year of the Rooster is a distinctive British gold bullion coin from The Royal Mint's celebrated Shēngxiào Collection, celebrating the traditional Chinese lunar calendar. Struck in 999.9 fine 24 carat gold and containing one full troy ounce of pure gold, the 2017 Rooster features an original annual reverse design unique to this year's release. As UK legal tender with a £100 face value, it is CGT-free for UK residents and VAT-free as qualifying investment gold. The Shēngxiào Collection is popular with both physical gold investors and collectors building a complete Royal Mint lunar set. Read: Best Gold Coins for UK Investors and CGT-Free Gold Coins in the UK.

Why Choose the 2017 Gold Lunar Rooster?

• 1 troy oz of 999.9 fine gold — VAT-free investment gold
• CGT-free for UK investors as legal tender
• Unique 2017 Rooster reverse design — part of the Shēngxiào Collection
• Royal Mint quality — world-renowned British bullion
• Queen Elizabeth II Jody Clark portrait
• Popular with lunar coin collectors

Comparing gold coins? Read: Britannia vs Sovereign and Gold Coins vs Gold Bars.

Why Buy From 888 Bullion?

• ✔ Every coin guaranteed genuine — XRF testing
• ✔ Competitive pricing — check Today's Prices
• ✔ Secure UK delivery, fully insured — see Shipping Policy
• ✔ Trusted Hatton Garden precious metals dealer established 1982
• ✔ Verified customer reviews
• ✔ Expert support — contact our team

Also Consider

• 2014 Gold Lunar Year of the Horse (First Release)
• 2025 1oz Gold Britannia (CGT-Free)
• Best Value Mixed Year Gold Sovereign (CGT-Free)
• Best Value 1oz Gold Bar (.9999 Fine)

Related Guides

• Best Gold Coins for UK Investors
• CGT-Free Gold Coins in the UK
• Britannia vs Sovereign: Which Is Best?
• How to Invest in Gold for Beginners
• How to Verify a Gold Coin Is Genuine
• Learning Hub — All Guides