Commemorative Coin Set for 2005, The Chinese Zodiac Year of the Rooster
| Name | Commemorative Coin Set for 2005, The Chinese Zodiac Year of the Rooster |
|---|---|
| Composition | One 99.9% silver coin and two circulating coins |
| Diameter |
Silver coin: 38 mm |
| Weight |
Silver coin: 31.135 grams (Containing one ounce of silver) |
| Face Value |
NT$100 |
| Image：Obverse |
The year 2005 coincides with the Chinese Zodiac year of the Rooster. The Chinese words for ” Rooster” and ”Luck” are homophones, and by association, the rooster has come to symbolize good luck. The design features a rooster as it proudly surveys its domain: the image of prosperity. The chicks beside it represent lasting peace, fortune and prosperity. The images of the rooster and chicks are taken from a painting by the renowned Taiwanese artist Mr. Ke-chei Chang. |
| Image：Reverse |
The reverse features the Da Chen Palace of the Temple of Confucius in Tainan which was built right into a mountain slope, and rises to the peak in stories, pagoda-like. |
| Description |
This coin set consists of one silver coin, "The Year of the Rooster," and two proof coins for "The 94th Year of the Republic of China." The former has a face value of NT$100, the other two NT$50 and NT$20, respectively. |