Lunar new year

The birth dates for people ruled by the Chinese lunar rooster include 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, and 2017 with those born under the influence of this sign said to be hardworking, loyal, honest, and sociable.

2017 year of the rooster design

The reverse depicts a rooster, a hen, and three chicks standing amongst bamboo foliage and flowers. The Chinese character for ‘rooster’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Rooster’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

The series includes 1 kilo, 1oz, 1/2oz and a three-coin set (2oz, 1oz and 1/2oz).