2017 Lunar Year of the Rooster Proof Silver Coin (Gilded Edition)
| Name | 2017 Lunar Year of the Rooster Proof Silver Coin (Gilded Edition) |
|---|---|
| Composition | 999 Silver, Double chicken is gilded in 999.9 gold. |
| Diameter |
38 millimeter |
| Weight |
1 ounce |
| Face Value |
2 Dollars (Tuvalu Currency) |
| Limited Mintage |
60,000 pieces |
| Image：Obverse |
The design of this side features the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The effigy is encircled by the characters “QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2 DOLLARS TUVALU 2017”. |
| Image：Reverse |
The design of this side depicts the joyfulness of the family of rooster, hen and their children pecking in the wild country, express the happy family portrait, a symbol of fun-filled well-being, prosperity and lovable scene. The pronunciation of "chicken" in Taiwanese version is "home", so it’s anther very meaning is "carve out a career". The rooster and hen are gilded in 999.9 gold, increasing the brilliance and value of this coin. The outlines of Taiwan and Mount Yu, the highest mountain in Taiwan, are displayed and viewed within rhombic latent image when turning the coin slightly to the right and the left respectively. |