2017 50c Tetra-decagon Uncirculated Coin - Year of the Rooster

2017 50c Tetra-decagon Uncirculated Coin - Year of the Rooster

As the Chinese Lunar Calendar ushers in the Year of the Rooster, this coin celebrates the conscientious, focused and compassionate people born under this sign. Combining an artistic design with the tetra-decagon shape unique to this series, this coin will be a cherished souvenir for those who celebrate coins or Chinese customs.

HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE

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 born 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 rotates through the elements of earth, fire, water, metal and wood as part of a larger 60 year cycle. The fire roosters born 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.

FEATURES AND DESIGN

• 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 Ian Rank-Broadley

• Australian legal tender