2017 25c Year of the Rooster Melbourne Stamp & Coin Show 1/4oz Silver Proof Coin

2017 25c Year of the Rooster  Melbourne Stamp & Coin Show 1/4oz Silver Proof Coin.The Perth Mint is pleased to release this special show release for the 2017 Melbourne Stamp & Coin Show, featuring the spectacular coloured 2017 Year of the Rooster design.The birth dates for people ruled by the Chinese Lunar Rooster include 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005 and 2017. Those born under the influence of this sign are said to be hardworking,  loyal, honest and sociable.Struck by The Perth Mint from 1/4oz of 99.9% Pure silver in proof quality, the coin is issued as legal tender under theAustralian Currency Act 1965.The Perth Mint will release no more than 2,500 of the 2017 Year of the Rooster 1/4oz Silver Coloured Proof Coins in special 2017 Melbourne Stamp & Coin Show packaging.The reverse features a coloured rooster, a hen and three chicks standing amongst bamboo foliage and flowers. The Chinese character for 'rooster' and the inscription YEAR OF THE ROOSTER, the 2017 year-date, and The Perth Mint's traditional 'P' Mintmark.The coin's obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II , and the monetary denomination.Each coin is presented in a prestigious display case and themed shipper. The coin is accompanied by a stunning illustrated 2017 Melbourne Stamp & Coin Show logo shipper and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.Denomination :                25cQuality :                          ProofMetal :                            99.9% Pure SilverWeight :                          7.777 gramsDiameter :                       25.50 mmMintage :                         2,500Certificate of Authenticity : The Perth Mint’s numbered Certificate of Authenticity.