Lunar silver coin - year of the rooster 2017

2017 is the lunar year of the rooster and new zealand mint is releasing two stunning 1 oz silver coins those born in the year of rooster have many excellent characteristics in addition being honest hardworking and courageous roosters are often also physically attractive and charming as companions this lunar year of the rooster 1 oz silver coin portrays a contemporary brush-stroke colour illustration of a rooster standing on a picket fence underneath engraved cherry blossoms the illustration is set against a proof-quality background and the words "year of the rooster" are engraved in english and chinese on the coin reverse this coin comes packaged in a high quality contemporary style perspex inner case and elegant outer packaging making this an ideal gift for those born in the year of the rooster and lunar coin collectors this lovely engraved silver coin has a limited worldwide mintage of 10 000 coins.