2017 Lunar Year of the Rooster - 50c Tetra-Decagon

Description

The Chinese Zodiac, Sheng Xiao, has its basis in a twelve-year cycle. Each year is represented by one of twelve animals with unique personality traits, with these characteristics being passed on to people bom in that year. In 2017, the Lunar Year of the Rooster will see the births of many people who are said to be focused on their duties, attentive to fine details and sensitive to their friends and families.

The Chinese Lunar Calendar also mtates through the elements of earth, fire, water, metal and wood as part of a larger 60 year cycle. The fire roosters bom this year will also be deep thinkers who enjoy a life of luxury.

At many Chinese celebrations, holidays and special events, monetary gifts are given to wish hope and prosperity to younger people. These offerings are traditionally given in red envelopes, a colour which both symbolises good luck and wards off evil forces.

• Packaged in a red card, upholding the cherished Chinese New Year tradition
  
• Unique tetra-decagon shape, exclusive to this coin series
  
• Coin's reverse features an artistic design of the rooster
  
• Obverse features Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II effigy sculpted by lan Rank-Broadley
  
• Australian legal tender

NOMINAL SPECIFICATIONS
Denomination 50c
Year 2017
Metal content CuNi
Mass 15.37 g
Diameter 31.51 mm
Finish Uncirculated
Maximum mintage 50000
Packaging Card
Obverse designer lan Rank-Broadley
Reverse designer S. Stojanovic