2017 1 oz Gold Lunar Year of the Rooster Royal Mint Bullion Coin
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The 2017 1oz Gold Lunar Year of the Rooster is a beautifully crafted British gold bullion coin produced by The Royal Mint as part of its celebrated Shēngxiào Collection. Struck in 999.9 fine 24-carat gold with a limited mintage of just 8,888 coins, it contains one full troy ounce of pure gold and carries a £100 face value as UK legal tender. It is both VAT-free and CGT-free for UK residents, combining investment-grade gold with strong collector appeal.
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The reverse features a striking depiction of a Marsh Daisy rooster standing proudly among flowers, designed by British-Chinese artist Wuon-Gean Ho. The design incorporates sea thrift alongside the Chinese character for rooster. The obverse carries Jody Clark's fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem.
Yes. As UK legal tender with a £100 face value, the 2017 Gold Lunar Year of the Rooster is Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exempt for UK residents under current HMRC rules. See our CGT-free coins guide for full details.
The 2017 Gold Lunar Rooster had a limited mintage of 8,888 coins — a number chosen for its significance in Chinese culture, where 8 is considered the luckiest digit.
It contains 1 full troy ounce (31.1g) of 999.9 fine gold — 24-carat gold at 99.99% purity.
The Shēngxiào Collection is The Royal Mint's series of UK legal tender gold and silver bullion coins celebrating the 12 animals of the traditional Chinese zodiac. Each year features a new design by Wuon-Gean Ho. The 2017 Rooster was the fourth release, following the Horse (2014), Sheep (2015), and Monkey (2016).
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