The 2017 Australian Silver Lunar Rooster is a half-ounce silver coin struck by The Perth Mint as part of its acclaimed Lunar Series II program. Composed of .999 fine silver and weighing 0.5 troy ounces, this coin carries legal tender status under Australian law with a face value issued by the Commonwealth of Australia. It represents one of the most recognized annual releases in the global silver coin market, appealing to both collectors drawn to its rotating zodiac themes and buyers seeking government-issued silver in a fractional format.
We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, meaning each piece arrives in the sharp, unhandled state it left the mint. The Rooster is the tenth animal in the 12-year Lunar Series II cycle, and 2017 marked the final release of this particular design before the series advanced. That position in the cycle adds a layer of collector relevance beyond the coin's inherent metal content.
The Perth Mint launched its first Lunar coin series in 1996 to mark the Chinese Zodiac calendar, introducing a new design each year corresponding to the current zo
…The 2017 Australian Silver Lunar Rooster is a half-ounce silver coin struck by The Perth Mint as part of its acclaimed Lunar Series II program. Composed of .999 fine silver and weighing 0.5 troy ounces, this coin carries legal tender status under Australian law with a face value issued by the Commonwealth of Australia. It represents one of the most recognized annual releases in the global silver coin market, appealing to both collectors drawn to its rotating zodiac themes and buyers seeking government-issued silver in a fractional format.
We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, meaning each piece arrives in the sharp, unhandled state it left the mint. The Rooster is the tenth animal in the 12-year Lunar Series II cycle, and 2017 marked the final release of this particular design before the series advanced. That position in the cycle adds a layer of collector relevance beyond the coin's inherent metal content.
The Perth Mint launched its first Lunar coin series in 1996 to mark the Chinese Zodiac calendar, introducing a new design each year corresponding to the current zodiac animal. The program proved successful enough that a second series, Lunar Series II, was introduced in 2008 with refined designs, enhanced production standards, and expanded size offerings. Series II coins feature the iconic Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a fully reinterpreted zodiac animal on the reverse, with each year's design developed independently rather than carried over from the original series.
The Perth Mint itself has operated continuously since 1899 and remains one of the most respected sovereign mints in the world. Originally established as a branch of the British Royal Mint, it has operated under Western Australian government ownership since 1970. The mint's reputation for technical precision and artistic quality has made its annual Lunar releases highly anticipated among collectors across Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America. The Rooster edition, released for the 2017 Chinese New Year, represented the culmination of a decade of refined design work within the Series II program.
The reverse of the 2017 Lunar Rooster features a detailed rendering of a rooster positioned among bamboo shoots, capturing the animal's dignified posture with fine engraving work that highlights feather texture and compositional depth. The design incorporates the Chinese character for "rooster" alongside the year of issue and the coin's weight and purity, which are struck directly into the coin's surface. The overall composition balances traditional Chinese artistic sensibility with the Perth Mint's signature minting precision.
The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which has appeared on Australian legal tender coinage for decades and serves as an instantly recognizable hallmark of authenticity and sovereign issuance. The portrait is surrounded by inscriptions denoting the issuing country and face value. Together, the two faces of the coin reflect both artistic craft and the formal standards of a government-issued monetary instrument.
The coin's surfaces display the bright, mirror-like finish typical of Brilliant Uncirculated production, with strong contrast between design elements and the coin's fields. At the half-ounce diameter, the design retains remarkable detail, a reflection of the mint's capability to produce intricate imagery at fractional sizes without sacrificing visual clarity.
At 0.5 troy ounces, this Lunar Rooster occupies a practical middle ground between entry-level fractional coins and the standard one-ounce format. The lower per-unit cost relative to a full ounce makes it easier to acquire multiple pieces across different zodiac years or to build a complete Series II set without committing to full-ounce premiums at each step. For buyers who prioritize granularity in their holdings or who want to give a physical silver gift without the price point of a full-ounce coin, the half-ounce format is a genuinely useful size.
It is worth noting that fractional coins typically carry a higher premium per troy ounce than their full-ounce equivalents, a reflection of fixed minting and production costs spread across less metal. Buyers who understand this relationship can make more deliberate decisions about when the design, collectibility, and format of a fractional coin justify the premium differential compared to a standard one-ounce issue.
Every 2017 Silver Lunar Rooster coin we carry is struck by The Perth Mint to .999 fine silver standards, with the weight and purity confirmed by one of the most technically rigorous sovereign minting operations in the world. The Perth Mint's production process includes internal quality controls that verify metal composition and dimensional accuracy at the point of manufacture. For buyers, the mint's longstanding global reputation serves as a primary layer of assurance that specifications are met consistently across every coin in a given production run.
We are authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, which means buyers who wish to have a coin professionally graded and encapsulated have a straightforward path to doing so through us. While this particular coin is offered in raw BU condition, the option to grade is available for collectors who want third-party verification of condition on record. Our sourcing and handling practices are designed to preserve the coin's Brilliant Uncirculated state from the time it arrives in our inventory through the point of delivery.
Brilliant Uncirculated, or BU, describes coins that have not been placed into circulation and retain their original mint luster without wear. BU coins may show minor contact marks from the minting and packaging process, which is considered normal and consistent with the grade. These coins are distinct from Proof issues, which are struck using a separate process with polished dies to produce a mirror-like finish with frosted design elements. The BU standard represents the highest quality available outside of the Proof designation for this coin.
Individual coins ship in protective plastic flips to preserve their condition during transit. The standard tube for Australian Lunar half-ounce coins holds 20 pieces, and buyers purchasing a full tube receive coins packaged accordingly. Larger bulk quantities ship in sealed mint boxes containing multiple tubes. Packaging format is determined by the quantity purchased, and we take care to ensure coins arrive in the same condition they left our inventory.
Pricing for the 2017 Silver Lunar Rooster reflects the current spot price of silver as its foundation, with a premium added to account for the costs associated with sovereign minting, artistic design, distribution, and the collector demand the Lunar Series consistently commands. The Perth Mint's Lunar coins typically carry premiums above generic silver rounds due to their government-backed issuance, recognized design series, and annual production limits. The half-ounce format adds a modest additional premium relative to the per-ounce cost of a full-ounce issue, as noted above.
Collector interest in specific zodiac years and the coin's position as the final Rooster in the Series II cycle can influence secondary market premiums over time, particularly as supply of a specific year's production becomes fixed. Our pricing is updated in real time to reflect current silver spot prices and wholesale market conditions, providing transparency on both what you pay and how that cost is structured.
Australian Lunar Series coins are among the most broadly recognized sovereign silver releases in the global bullion market, with established demand from collectors and silver buyers across multiple continents. The combination of Perth Mint provenance, legal tender status, and .999 fine silver content makes these coins readily identifiable to dealers and institutions worldwide. That recognizability supports resale across a range of market environments.
We operate a two-way market that allows customers to both purchase and sell precious metals within the same platform. Considering liquidity before a purchase rather than only when it is time to sell is a more complete approach to understanding the true cost of owning physical silver. Our buyback pricing is competitive and reflects current wholesale market conditions, so the relationship between what you pay and what you can later receive is visible from the start rather than discovered later.
The 2017 Silver Lunar Rooster combines the inherent appeal of a well-established series with the specific collector significance of the Rooster year, the tenth animal in the Lunar Series II cycle. For buyers focused on building a complete set of Lunar Series II coins, this is a necessary piece that cannot be substituted. For those primarily interested in silver with a distinctive design, it delivers the credibility of Perth Mint production alongside .999 fine silver content in a format that is practical to store and handle.
The half-ounce size offers real utility for buyers who want the visual presence and collectibility of the Lunar program without the full-ounce commitment at each entry point. Because 2017 production is complete and fixed, the available supply of this specific coin does not grow over time, which distinguishes it from ongoing issues where supply remains open-ended. These characteristics, taken together, make the coin a considered choice rather than a default one.
We have operated as a precious metals dealer since 2010, and our approach has always been built on transparency rather than pressure. Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions with clear premium structures, and our two-way market model means we are as committed to the selling side of the transaction as we are to the buying side. An A rating with the Better Business Bureau and memberships in the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect a consistent track record across more than a decade in business.
As authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, we can support collectors who want professionally graded and certified coins as part of their holdings. Every product we carry is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity before it reaches a customer. Our platform is designed to give buyers the information they need to make confident, informed decisions, not to rush a sale. From the moment you purchase through delivery and beyond, the experience is built around accountability, reliability, and straightforward communication.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members direct access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing on products like the 2017 Silver Lunar Rooster, allowing you to see exactly how this coin is priced and traded at the wholesale level rather than relying on estimated retail values. Members can also evaluate premiums, bid/ask spreads, and liquidity metrics specific to Lunar Series coins, which is particularly useful when comparing fractional issues against full-ounce alternatives or assessing how a specific zodiac year is trading relative to the broader series. Portfolio holdings are valued using live wholesale bid pricing, providing a current and realistic picture of liquidation value rather than an approximate retail estimate.
For collectors who follow the Lunar Series across multiple years and formats, the product research tools available through Pro allow direct comparison across the catalog using objective data including historical premiums, spread tightness, and proprietary liquidity rankings. Rather than relying on general assumptions about Perth Mint coins as a category, Pro members can evaluate each individual issue on its own market characteristics. This level of transparency reflects our broader commitment to helping you understand not just what you are buying, but how that product actually trades in the real market.
We support a wide range of payment methods to make purchasing straightforward and secure regardless of how you prefer to transact. Accepted options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency payments processed through BitPay. Each method is integrated with the same commitment to transaction security and fulfillment reliability that defines our overall customer experience.
Whether you are purchasing a single half-ounce coin or building out a larger position across multiple Lunar years, the payment process is designed to be simple and consistent. Different payment methods may carry different processing implications for pricing, and those details are clearly communicated at checkout so there are no surprises before you complete your order.
Product ID: BST-001637C310
| Year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Precious Metal Type | Silver |
| 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) | 2.3 mm |
| Diameter (mm) | 36.6 mm |
| Inner Pack (Quantity) | 20 |
| Outer Pack (Quantity) | 100 |
| Grade | BU |
The 2017 Australian Silver Lunar Rooster is a half-ounce silver coin struck by The Perth Mint as part of its acclaimed Lunar Series II program. Composed of .999 fine silver and weighing 0.5 troy ounces, this coin carries legal tender status under Australian law with a face value issued by the Commonwealth of Australia. It represents one of the most recognized annual releases in the global silver coin market, appealing to both collectors drawn to its rotating zodiac themes and buyers seeking government-issued silver in a fractional format.
We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, meaning each piece arrives in the sharp, unhandled state it left the mint. The Rooster is the tenth animal in the 12-year Lunar Series II cycle, and 2017 marked the final release of this particular design before the series advanced. That position in the cycle adds a layer of collector relevance beyond the coin's inherent metal content.
The Perth Mint launched its first Lunar coin series in 1996 to mark the Chinese Zodiac calendar, introducing a new design each year corresponding to the current zo
…The 2017 Australian Silver Lunar Rooster is a half-ounce silver coin struck by The Perth Mint as part of its acclaimed Lunar Series II program. Composed of .999 fine silver and weighing 0.5 troy ounces, this coin carries legal tender status under Australian law with a face value issued by the Commonwealth of Australia. It represents one of the most recognized annual releases in the global silver coin market, appealing to both collectors drawn to its rotating zodiac themes and buyers seeking government-issued silver in a fractional format.
We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, meaning each piece arrives in the sharp, unhandled state it left the mint. The Rooster is the tenth animal in the 12-year Lunar Series II cycle, and 2017 marked the final release of this particular design before the series advanced. That position in the cycle adds a layer of collector relevance beyond the coin's inherent metal content.
The Perth Mint launched its first Lunar coin series in 1996 to mark the Chinese Zodiac calendar, introducing a new design each year corresponding to the current zodiac animal. The program proved successful enough that a second series, Lunar Series II, was introduced in 2008 with refined designs, enhanced production standards, and expanded size offerings. Series II coins feature the iconic Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a fully reinterpreted zodiac animal on the reverse, with each year's design developed independently rather than carried over from the original series.
The Perth Mint itself has operated continuously since 1899 and remains one of the most respected sovereign mints in the world. Originally established as a branch of the British Royal Mint, it has operated under Western Australian government ownership since 1970. The mint's reputation for technical precision and artistic quality has made its annual Lunar releases highly anticipated among collectors across Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America. The Rooster edition, released for the 2017 Chinese New Year, represented the culmination of a decade of refined design work within the Series II program.
The reverse of the 2017 Lunar Rooster features a detailed rendering of a rooster positioned among bamboo shoots, capturing the animal's dignified posture with fine engraving work that highlights feather texture and compositional depth. The design incorporates the Chinese character for "rooster" alongside the year of issue and the coin's weight and purity, which are struck directly into the coin's surface. The overall composition balances traditional Chinese artistic sensibility with the Perth Mint's signature minting precision.
The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which has appeared on Australian legal tender coinage for decades and serves as an instantly recognizable hallmark of authenticity and sovereign issuance. The portrait is surrounded by inscriptions denoting the issuing country and face value. Together, the two faces of the coin reflect both artistic craft and the formal standards of a government-issued monetary instrument.
The coin's surfaces display the bright, mirror-like finish typical of Brilliant Uncirculated production, with strong contrast between design elements and the coin's fields. At the half-ounce diameter, the design retains remarkable detail, a reflection of the mint's capability to produce intricate imagery at fractional sizes without sacrificing visual clarity.
At 0.5 troy ounces, this Lunar Rooster occupies a practical middle ground between entry-level fractional coins and the standard one-ounce format. The lower per-unit cost relative to a full ounce makes it easier to acquire multiple pieces across different zodiac years or to build a complete Series II set without committing to full-ounce premiums at each step. For buyers who prioritize granularity in their holdings or who want to give a physical silver gift without the price point of a full-ounce coin, the half-ounce format is a genuinely useful size.
It is worth noting that fractional coins typically carry a higher premium per troy ounce than their full-ounce equivalents, a reflection of fixed minting and production costs spread across less metal. Buyers who understand this relationship can make more deliberate decisions about when the design, collectibility, and format of a fractional coin justify the premium differential compared to a standard one-ounce issue.
Every 2017 Silver Lunar Rooster coin we carry is struck by The Perth Mint to .999 fine silver standards, with the weight and purity confirmed by one of the most technically rigorous sovereign minting operations in the world. The Perth Mint's production process includes internal quality controls that verify metal composition and dimensional accuracy at the point of manufacture. For buyers, the mint's longstanding global reputation serves as a primary layer of assurance that specifications are met consistently across every coin in a given production run.
We are authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, which means buyers who wish to have a coin professionally graded and encapsulated have a straightforward path to doing so through us. While this particular coin is offered in raw BU condition, the option to grade is available for collectors who want third-party verification of condition on record. Our sourcing and handling practices are designed to preserve the coin's Brilliant Uncirculated state from the time it arrives in our inventory through the point of delivery.
Brilliant Uncirculated, or BU, describes coins that have not been placed into circulation and retain their original mint luster without wear. BU coins may show minor contact marks from the minting and packaging process, which is considered normal and consistent with the grade. These coins are distinct from Proof issues, which are struck using a separate process with polished dies to produce a mirror-like finish with frosted design elements. The BU standard represents the highest quality available outside of the Proof designation for this coin.
Individual coins ship in protective plastic flips to preserve their condition during transit. The standard tube for Australian Lunar half-ounce coins holds 20 pieces, and buyers purchasing a full tube receive coins packaged accordingly. Larger bulk quantities ship in sealed mint boxes containing multiple tubes. Packaging format is determined by the quantity purchased, and we take care to ensure coins arrive in the same condition they left our inventory.
Pricing for the 2017 Silver Lunar Rooster reflects the current spot price of silver as its foundation, with a premium added to account for the costs associated with sovereign minting, artistic design, distribution, and the collector demand the Lunar Series consistently commands. The Perth Mint's Lunar coins typically carry premiums above generic silver rounds due to their government-backed issuance, recognized design series, and annual production limits. The half-ounce format adds a modest additional premium relative to the per-ounce cost of a full-ounce issue, as noted above.
Collector interest in specific zodiac years and the coin's position as the final Rooster in the Series II cycle can influence secondary market premiums over time, particularly as supply of a specific year's production becomes fixed. Our pricing is updated in real time to reflect current silver spot prices and wholesale market conditions, providing transparency on both what you pay and how that cost is structured.
Australian Lunar Series coins are among the most broadly recognized sovereign silver releases in the global bullion market, with established demand from collectors and silver buyers across multiple continents. The combination of Perth Mint provenance, legal tender status, and .999 fine silver content makes these coins readily identifiable to dealers and institutions worldwide. That recognizability supports resale across a range of market environments.
We operate a two-way market that allows customers to both purchase and sell precious metals within the same platform. Considering liquidity before a purchase rather than only when it is time to sell is a more complete approach to understanding the true cost of owning physical silver. Our buyback pricing is competitive and reflects current wholesale market conditions, so the relationship between what you pay and what you can later receive is visible from the start rather than discovered later.
The 2017 Silver Lunar Rooster combines the inherent appeal of a well-established series with the specific collector significance of the Rooster year, the tenth animal in the Lunar Series II cycle. For buyers focused on building a complete set of Lunar Series II coins, this is a necessary piece that cannot be substituted. For those primarily interested in silver with a distinctive design, it delivers the credibility of Perth Mint production alongside .999 fine silver content in a format that is practical to store and handle.
The half-ounce size offers real utility for buyers who want the visual presence and collectibility of the Lunar program without the full-ounce commitment at each entry point. Because 2017 production is complete and fixed, the available supply of this specific coin does not grow over time, which distinguishes it from ongoing issues where supply remains open-ended. These characteristics, taken together, make the coin a considered choice rather than a default one.
We have operated as a precious metals dealer since 2010, and our approach has always been built on transparency rather than pressure. Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions with clear premium structures, and our two-way market model means we are as committed to the selling side of the transaction as we are to the buying side. An A rating with the Better Business Bureau and memberships in the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect a consistent track record across more than a decade in business.
As authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, we can support collectors who want professionally graded and certified coins as part of their holdings. Every product we carry is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity before it reaches a customer. Our platform is designed to give buyers the information they need to make confident, informed decisions, not to rush a sale. From the moment you purchase through delivery and beyond, the experience is built around accountability, reliability, and straightforward communication.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members direct access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing on products like the 2017 Silver Lunar Rooster, allowing you to see exactly how this coin is priced and traded at the wholesale level rather than relying on estimated retail values. Members can also evaluate premiums, bid/ask spreads, and liquidity metrics specific to Lunar Series coins, which is particularly useful when comparing fractional issues against full-ounce alternatives or assessing how a specific zodiac year is trading relative to the broader series. Portfolio holdings are valued using live wholesale bid pricing, providing a current and realistic picture of liquidation value rather than an approximate retail estimate.
For collectors who follow the Lunar Series across multiple years and formats, the product research tools available through Pro allow direct comparison across the catalog using objective data including historical premiums, spread tightness, and proprietary liquidity rankings. Rather than relying on general assumptions about Perth Mint coins as a category, Pro members can evaluate each individual issue on its own market characteristics. This level of transparency reflects our broader commitment to helping you understand not just what you are buying, but how that product actually trades in the real market.
We support a wide range of payment methods to make purchasing straightforward and secure regardless of how you prefer to transact. Accepted options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency payments processed through BitPay. Each method is integrated with the same commitment to transaction security and fulfillment reliability that defines our overall customer experience.
Whether you are purchasing a single half-ounce coin or building out a larger position across multiple Lunar years, the payment process is designed to be simple and consistent. Different payment methods may carry different processing implications for pricing, and those details are clearly communicated at checkout so there are no surprises before you complete your order.
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