2021 1oz Gold Proof Coin – Lunar Year of the Ox


The 2021 1oz Gold Proof Coin - Lunar Year of the Ox

The Shengxiào Collection, named after the Chinese zodiac, was introduced by the Royal Mint in 2014. Each year a Lunar animal of the Chinese zodiac representing that year is shown.

2021 is the Year of the Ox. You are year of the Ox if you were born in 1901, 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009 or 2021. We may refer to this coin as Gold Lunar Year of the Ox 2021.

The number eight is believed to be lucky in Chinese culture, so each mintage is limited to 888. These coins are available (subject to stock) from the Royal Mint Shop.

The Reverse, by Harry Brockway, shows an Ox grazing in a field.

Specifications:

  • Weight: Pure gold content 1 Troy oz
  • Diameter: 32.69 mm
  • Alloy: 999.9 Fine Gold
  • Denomination: £100

The Obverse shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark.

Besides the BU coin, the same design is available in silver 1oz proof, silver 5oz, gold 1oz and gold 1/4oz.

Image credit: The Royal Mint


Mintage: 888 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint.
Remember 2021 ?
The Monarch is Queen Elizabeth II. Prime Minster is Boris Johnson. New (20 January) US President is Joe Biden (D-Delaware) and vice-president is Kamala Harris. The Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic still dominates World news and face masks are the norm. People and Businesses struggle after a long lockdown.
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Queen Elizabeth II was the longest reigning British Monarch ever, reigning for over 70 years. Born on 21 April 1926 to King George VI and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, she became Queen in 1952 and her Coronation was on 2 June 1953. She died on 8 September 2022. Some coins were released dated 2023.

Queen Elizabeth II issued many coins and was monarch during decimalisation. She married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in 1947 and had four children. Her eldest son succeeded the throne as King Charles III. House of Windsor.
Category: Gold Coins
This category is gold coins from around the World. Gold is a good investment and time and time again it has shown its durability even in difficult times. If you are buying gold coins as an investment, check which coins will give you the best tax advantages.The Royal Mint's Shengxiào Collection, named after the Chinese zodiac, was introduced by the Royal Mint in 2014. Each year a Lunar animal of the Chinese zodiac representing that year is shown.

  • 2014 Lunar Year of the Horse
  • 2015 Lunar Year of the Sheep
  • 2016 Lunar Year of the Monkey
  • 2017 Lunar Year of the Rooster
  • 2018 Lunar Year of the Dog
  • 2019 Lunar Year of the Pig
  • 2020 Lunar Year of the Rat
  • 2021 Lunar Year of the Ox
  • 2022 Lunar Year of the Tiger
  • 2023 Lunar Year of the Rabbit
  • 2024 Lunar Year of the Dragon
  • 2025 Lunar Year of the Snake
and then repeats on the 12-year cycle. The Chinese New Year starts on the New Moon, so may occur between January 21st to February 20th.
Which Mint: The Royal Mint
The Royal Mint is the designated place for the UK to mint coins. It dates back well over 1000 years and is a Government-owned company. 

Formed in the reign of Alfred the Great about the year 886, during the period 1279-1812 it was generally referred to as The Tower Mint as it was housed at the Tower of London. The Master of The Royal Mint has included famous figures such as Sir Isaac Newton.

Since 2010 it has operated as Royal Mint Ltd, a company owned by HM Treasury, under an exclusive contract to supply all coinage for the UK although it also produces medals and coins for other countries. It is currently located at Llantrisant, Wales.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
The United Kingdom (UK) is the Union of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is often refered to as Great Britain (GBR). It has a long, rich history.

The orignal coinage was Pounds, Shillings and Pence but since decimalisation on 15 February 1971, it is £1 = 100p, that is One Pound = 100 pence. The coinage of the UK is also a long history, the Royal Mint being established as long ago as 886AD when coins were hammered. Today there is perhaps 30 billion coins in circulation, and many (numismatic) collectors coins and sets are issued frequently in gold, silver and other metals.
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