The 2017 half-ounce Australian Gold Lunar Rooster is a government-issued bullion coin struck by The Perth Mint as part of its celebrated Lunar Series II program. Composed of .9999 fine gold and weighing 0.5 troy ounces, it carries legal tender status under the Australian Currency Act and represents one of the most widely recognized fractional gold coins in the annual Lunar release schedule. We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, reflecting its status as a precision-struck collectible and recognized bullion product in one.
The Rooster is the tenth animal in the Chinese zodiac cycle, and the 2017 release marks its second appearance across The Perth Mint's Lunar series programming. Collectors and buyers familiar with the Lunar format understand that each annual release is limited in mintage, making the Rooster a coin with both metal content and series-specific significance to track.
The Perth Mint has operated since 1899, originally established as a branch of the British Royal Mint to process gold from Australia's interior. Today it functions under the authority of the Government
…The 2017 half-ounce Australian Gold Lunar Rooster is a government-issued bullion coin struck by The Perth Mint as part of its celebrated Lunar Series II program. Composed of .9999 fine gold and weighing 0.5 troy ounces, it carries legal tender status under the Australian Currency Act and represents one of the most widely recognized fractional gold coins in the annual Lunar release schedule. We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, reflecting its status as a precision-struck collectible and recognized bullion product in one.
The Rooster is the tenth animal in the Chinese zodiac cycle, and the 2017 release marks its second appearance across The Perth Mint's Lunar series programming. Collectors and buyers familiar with the Lunar format understand that each annual release is limited in mintage, making the Rooster a coin with both metal content and series-specific significance to track.
The Perth Mint has operated since 1899, originally established as a branch of the British Royal Mint to process gold from Australia's interior. Today it functions under the authority of the Government of Western Australia and is recognized globally as one of the most technically accomplished mints in production. Its bullion programs span multiple series, with the Lunar Series standing out as one of the longest-running and most recognized thematic coin programs worldwide.
Lunar Series II launched in 2008 as a successor to the original Lunar Series I, which ran from 1996 through 2007. Each series spans the full 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle, featuring a new animal design each year. The 2017 Rooster coin represents the tenth release within Series II and builds on a consistent framework of annual limited mintage, fine gold content, and evolving artistic direction. The series has earned a strong following among both thematic collectors and bullion buyers who value year-specific issuance and the underlying metal in equal measure.
The reverse of the 2017 Gold Lunar Rooster features a detailed rendering of a rooster set against a backdrop of stylized natural elements, consistent with the artistic language used throughout Series II. The design incorporates fine engraving with sharp relief, bringing texture and visual depth to the bird's feathering and posture. The year of issue, metal weight, purity, and the Perth Mint's standard "P" mint mark are inscribed as part of the reverse composition.
The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, which was standard on Australian coinage through the mid-2020s. Her portrait is accompanied by the coin's face value and the inscribed country of issue. The overall strike quality characteristic of Perth Mint production is evident in the clean fields, defined borders, and consistent detail across both sides of the coin.
At half a troy ounce, this coin occupies a practical middle ground between the smaller fractional options and the full one-ounce format. For buyers who want meaningful gold content without committing to the full cost of a one-ounce piece, the half-ounce format offers a natural entry point that still carries strong recognizability and Lunar series identity. The size also makes it easier to diversify across multiple years or denominations within a single purchase.
The half-ounce Rooster is particularly useful for buyers building incremental positions in physical gold, since each coin represents a discrete and verifiable unit of .9999 fine metal. Its fractional nature does not diminish its standing in the market; the Lunar half-ounce format is actively traded and widely understood among dealers and collectors familiar with Perth Mint programming.
The Perth Mint produces its Lunar gold coins to exacting tolerances, with each piece struck to the stated weight of 0.5 troy ounces and confirmed purity of .9999 fine gold. The mint's long-standing reputation and government backing provide a reliable foundation for authenticity, and the "P" mint mark serves as a direct identifier of the coin's origin. These production standards make the Lunar Rooster straightforward to authenticate within the broader market.
Every product we carry is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity before it reaches a customer. As authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, we maintain the kind of industry relationships that reinforce consistent standards across our entire catalog. For buyers who want third-party grading on a specific coin, those services are accessible through our dealer network, though the Brilliant Uncirculated examples we carry are issued directly from mint production without requiring additional certification to confirm their specification compliance.
Brilliant Uncirculated, often abbreviated as BU, describes coins that have not entered circulation and retain their original mint luster and strike quality. For Perth Mint Lunar coins, BU condition means the piece has been handled minimally since production, with no wear on the high points and no loss of surface definition. It is not the same as a Proof finish, which features polished fields and frosted devices, but BU coins are nonetheless visually sharp and fully representative of the mint's production quality.
Individual half-ounce Gold Lunar Rooster coins typically ship in a protective plastic flip that preserves the coin's surfaces during transit. The standard tube for Perth Mint half-ounce Lunar coins holds 25 coins, and purchases at that quantity ship in a sealed mint tube. Larger bulk quantities are packed in sealed boxes consistent with Perth Mint's standard distribution packaging. When ordering a single coin, the flip provides adequate protection and keeps the coin accessible for examination without direct handling.
Pricing on the 2017 half-ounce Gold Lunar Rooster is anchored to the live spot price of gold, with a premium above spot that reflects the coin's fractional size, limited mintage, and The Perth Mint's production and distribution costs. Fractional gold coins typically carry a higher premium per ounce than their one-ounce equivalents, which is a standard function of fixed production costs spread across a smaller metal content. The Lunar series also commands additional recognition in the collector market, which can influence premium levels depending on year-specific demand.
Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions and is structured to give buyers a clear picture of what they are paying relative to spot. The bid/ask spread displayed on our product page provides context for both the purchase price and the expected resale value, helping buyers understand the full cost of ownership before committing to a transaction.
The Perth Mint's Lunar series has an established global resale market, and the half-ounce Gold Rooster is recognized by dealers and collectors across multiple markets. Its .9999 fine gold content, government-backed issuance, and clear mint identification make it straightforward to value and transact in most secondary market environments. Year-specific Lunar coins with lower mintage numbers can develop distinct demand profiles over time, particularly as a given zodiac year recedes further from production.
We operate a two-way market that supports both buying and selling within the same platform. Customers who purchase the 2017 Gold Lunar Rooster through us can return to sell within our ecosystem using competitive buyback pricing, rather than navigating an entirely separate resale channel. Thinking about liquidity before a purchase is made is part of how we approach the transaction from the buyer's perspective, not an afterthought.
The 2017 half-ounce Gold Lunar Rooster combines recognized gold content with series-specific appeal in a format that is both practical and well-regarded in the market. The Perth Mint's production quality is consistent and globally respected, and the Lunar series carries the kind of collector following that sustains interest across years of ownership. For buyers who want gold with a defined thematic identity rather than a generic bullion format, the Lunar Rooster delivers both.
The half-ounce format adds a layer of flexibility that full-ounce coins do not always provide, particularly for buyers who want to manage exposure across multiple pieces or balance gold holdings with other metals. The coin's legal tender status, .9999 purity, and Perth Mint origin make it easy to identify and transact across a wide range of dealer and private buyer environments.
We have built our reputation since 2010 around straightforward pricing, product authenticity, and a customer experience that treats buyers as informed participants rather than passive consumers. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau, membership in the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association, and authorized dealer status with both PCGS and NGC reflect the standards we hold ourselves to across every transaction. Every product we carry is verified before it ships, and our sourcing reflects longstanding relationships with reputable mints and established distribution channels.
Our platform is built around transparency in both directions of the transaction. Pricing is tied to real-time market conditions, the bid/ask spread is visible on each product page, and our two-way market model means buyers can also sell within our ecosystem when the time comes. We support that experience with responsive customer service and fulfillment practices designed to protect the product from the moment of purchase through delivery. Our goal is a relationship built on consistent, reliable execution rather than a single transaction.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members direct access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing on products like the 2017 Gold Lunar Rooster, offering a more precise view of where the coin is actually trading at the wholesale level. Rather than working from estimated or static retail pricing, Pro members can evaluate premiums, bid/ask spreads, and current market conditions using real-time data, and can see how the Lunar Rooster's pricing characteristics compare to other fractional gold options across our catalog.
Portfolio valuation through Pro uses live wholesale bid pricing rather than spot-based estimates, giving members a more accurate picture of current liquidation value for their holdings. For buyers who are actively managing a position in Lunar series coins or fractional gold more broadly, these tools provide the kind of market-level transparency that is rarely available outside institutional trading environments.
We support a wide range of payment methods to make purchasing the 2017 Gold Lunar Rooster straightforward and secure. Accepted options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency via BitPay. Each method is processed through a secure transaction environment, and the range of options is designed to accommodate buyers across different payment preferences without adding friction to the purchase process.
Product ID: BST-0007279581
| Year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Precious Metal Type | Gold |
| Bullion Coin Type | Lunar |
| Format | Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Brand/Mint | Perth Mint |
| Mint Mark | P - Perth |
| Purity | 0.9999 |
| Weight | 0.5 oz |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.5 mm |
| Diameter (mm) | 30.6 mm |
| Inner Pack (Quantity) | 20 |
| Outer Pack (Quantity) | 100 |
| Grade | BU |
The 2017 half-ounce Australian Gold Lunar Rooster is a government-issued bullion coin struck by The Perth Mint as part of its celebrated Lunar Series II program. Composed of .9999 fine gold and weighing 0.5 troy ounces, it carries legal tender status under the Australian Currency Act and represents one of the most widely recognized fractional gold coins in the annual Lunar release schedule. We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, reflecting its status as a precision-struck collectible and recognized bullion product in one.
The Rooster is the tenth animal in the Chinese zodiac cycle, and the 2017 release marks its second appearance across The Perth Mint's Lunar series programming. Collectors and buyers familiar with the Lunar format understand that each annual release is limited in mintage, making the Rooster a coin with both metal content and series-specific significance to track.
The Perth Mint has operated since 1899, originally established as a branch of the British Royal Mint to process gold from Australia's interior. Today it functions under the authority of the Government
…The 2017 half-ounce Australian Gold Lunar Rooster is a government-issued bullion coin struck by The Perth Mint as part of its celebrated Lunar Series II program. Composed of .9999 fine gold and weighing 0.5 troy ounces, it carries legal tender status under the Australian Currency Act and represents one of the most widely recognized fractional gold coins in the annual Lunar release schedule. We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, reflecting its status as a precision-struck collectible and recognized bullion product in one.
The Rooster is the tenth animal in the Chinese zodiac cycle, and the 2017 release marks its second appearance across The Perth Mint's Lunar series programming. Collectors and buyers familiar with the Lunar format understand that each annual release is limited in mintage, making the Rooster a coin with both metal content and series-specific significance to track.
The Perth Mint has operated since 1899, originally established as a branch of the British Royal Mint to process gold from Australia's interior. Today it functions under the authority of the Government of Western Australia and is recognized globally as one of the most technically accomplished mints in production. Its bullion programs span multiple series, with the Lunar Series standing out as one of the longest-running and most recognized thematic coin programs worldwide.
Lunar Series II launched in 2008 as a successor to the original Lunar Series I, which ran from 1996 through 2007. Each series spans the full 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle, featuring a new animal design each year. The 2017 Rooster coin represents the tenth release within Series II and builds on a consistent framework of annual limited mintage, fine gold content, and evolving artistic direction. The series has earned a strong following among both thematic collectors and bullion buyers who value year-specific issuance and the underlying metal in equal measure.
The reverse of the 2017 Gold Lunar Rooster features a detailed rendering of a rooster set against a backdrop of stylized natural elements, consistent with the artistic language used throughout Series II. The design incorporates fine engraving with sharp relief, bringing texture and visual depth to the bird's feathering and posture. The year of issue, metal weight, purity, and the Perth Mint's standard "P" mint mark are inscribed as part of the reverse composition.
The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, which was standard on Australian coinage through the mid-2020s. Her portrait is accompanied by the coin's face value and the inscribed country of issue. The overall strike quality characteristic of Perth Mint production is evident in the clean fields, defined borders, and consistent detail across both sides of the coin.
At half a troy ounce, this coin occupies a practical middle ground between the smaller fractional options and the full one-ounce format. For buyers who want meaningful gold content without committing to the full cost of a one-ounce piece, the half-ounce format offers a natural entry point that still carries strong recognizability and Lunar series identity. The size also makes it easier to diversify across multiple years or denominations within a single purchase.
The half-ounce Rooster is particularly useful for buyers building incremental positions in physical gold, since each coin represents a discrete and verifiable unit of .9999 fine metal. Its fractional nature does not diminish its standing in the market; the Lunar half-ounce format is actively traded and widely understood among dealers and collectors familiar with Perth Mint programming.
The Perth Mint produces its Lunar gold coins to exacting tolerances, with each piece struck to the stated weight of 0.5 troy ounces and confirmed purity of .9999 fine gold. The mint's long-standing reputation and government backing provide a reliable foundation for authenticity, and the "P" mint mark serves as a direct identifier of the coin's origin. These production standards make the Lunar Rooster straightforward to authenticate within the broader market.
Every product we carry is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity before it reaches a customer. As authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, we maintain the kind of industry relationships that reinforce consistent standards across our entire catalog. For buyers who want third-party grading on a specific coin, those services are accessible through our dealer network, though the Brilliant Uncirculated examples we carry are issued directly from mint production without requiring additional certification to confirm their specification compliance.
Brilliant Uncirculated, often abbreviated as BU, describes coins that have not entered circulation and retain their original mint luster and strike quality. For Perth Mint Lunar coins, BU condition means the piece has been handled minimally since production, with no wear on the high points and no loss of surface definition. It is not the same as a Proof finish, which features polished fields and frosted devices, but BU coins are nonetheless visually sharp and fully representative of the mint's production quality.
Individual half-ounce Gold Lunar Rooster coins typically ship in a protective plastic flip that preserves the coin's surfaces during transit. The standard tube for Perth Mint half-ounce Lunar coins holds 25 coins, and purchases at that quantity ship in a sealed mint tube. Larger bulk quantities are packed in sealed boxes consistent with Perth Mint's standard distribution packaging. When ordering a single coin, the flip provides adequate protection and keeps the coin accessible for examination without direct handling.
Pricing on the 2017 half-ounce Gold Lunar Rooster is anchored to the live spot price of gold, with a premium above spot that reflects the coin's fractional size, limited mintage, and The Perth Mint's production and distribution costs. Fractional gold coins typically carry a higher premium per ounce than their one-ounce equivalents, which is a standard function of fixed production costs spread across a smaller metal content. The Lunar series also commands additional recognition in the collector market, which can influence premium levels depending on year-specific demand.
Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions and is structured to give buyers a clear picture of what they are paying relative to spot. The bid/ask spread displayed on our product page provides context for both the purchase price and the expected resale value, helping buyers understand the full cost of ownership before committing to a transaction.
The Perth Mint's Lunar series has an established global resale market, and the half-ounce Gold Rooster is recognized by dealers and collectors across multiple markets. Its .9999 fine gold content, government-backed issuance, and clear mint identification make it straightforward to value and transact in most secondary market environments. Year-specific Lunar coins with lower mintage numbers can develop distinct demand profiles over time, particularly as a given zodiac year recedes further from production.
We operate a two-way market that supports both buying and selling within the same platform. Customers who purchase the 2017 Gold Lunar Rooster through us can return to sell within our ecosystem using competitive buyback pricing, rather than navigating an entirely separate resale channel. Thinking about liquidity before a purchase is made is part of how we approach the transaction from the buyer's perspective, not an afterthought.
The 2017 half-ounce Gold Lunar Rooster combines recognized gold content with series-specific appeal in a format that is both practical and well-regarded in the market. The Perth Mint's production quality is consistent and globally respected, and the Lunar series carries the kind of collector following that sustains interest across years of ownership. For buyers who want gold with a defined thematic identity rather than a generic bullion format, the Lunar Rooster delivers both.
The half-ounce format adds a layer of flexibility that full-ounce coins do not always provide, particularly for buyers who want to manage exposure across multiple pieces or balance gold holdings with other metals. The coin's legal tender status, .9999 purity, and Perth Mint origin make it easy to identify and transact across a wide range of dealer and private buyer environments.
We have built our reputation since 2010 around straightforward pricing, product authenticity, and a customer experience that treats buyers as informed participants rather than passive consumers. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau, membership in the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association, and authorized dealer status with both PCGS and NGC reflect the standards we hold ourselves to across every transaction. Every product we carry is verified before it ships, and our sourcing reflects longstanding relationships with reputable mints and established distribution channels.
Our platform is built around transparency in both directions of the transaction. Pricing is tied to real-time market conditions, the bid/ask spread is visible on each product page, and our two-way market model means buyers can also sell within our ecosystem when the time comes. We support that experience with responsive customer service and fulfillment practices designed to protect the product from the moment of purchase through delivery. Our goal is a relationship built on consistent, reliable execution rather than a single transaction.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members direct access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing on products like the 2017 Gold Lunar Rooster, offering a more precise view of where the coin is actually trading at the wholesale level. Rather than working from estimated or static retail pricing, Pro members can evaluate premiums, bid/ask spreads, and current market conditions using real-time data, and can see how the Lunar Rooster's pricing characteristics compare to other fractional gold options across our catalog.
Portfolio valuation through Pro uses live wholesale bid pricing rather than spot-based estimates, giving members a more accurate picture of current liquidation value for their holdings. For buyers who are actively managing a position in Lunar series coins or fractional gold more broadly, these tools provide the kind of market-level transparency that is rarely available outside institutional trading environments.
We support a wide range of payment methods to make purchasing the 2017 Gold Lunar Rooster straightforward and secure. Accepted options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency via BitPay. Each method is processed through a secure transaction environment, and the range of options is designed to accommodate buyers across different payment preferences without adding friction to the purchase process.
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