UK - The Gold LunarThe Shengxiào Collection, named after the Chinese zodiac, was started by the Royal Mint in 2014. Each year a Lunar animal of the Chinese zodiac representing that year is shown.
For example: if you were born in 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008 then you are in the Year of the Rat. The Rat is on the 2020 coin shown and we refer to this coin as Gold Lunar Year of the Rat 2020. And so forth for others.
The number eight is believed to be lucky in Chinese culture, so each mintage is limited to 8,888.
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.The Reverse designs vary. The 2020 reverse is by P.J. Lynch and shows a rat in its natural environment.
Images used by permission of The Royal Mint
Mintage: 8,888 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 2014. See Coins and Events of 2014
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: Gold Coins. See more Gold Coins coins
and see which Gold Coins coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 2026 Australia Gold Lunar Horse PF In card (Series III) £ 152.48 |
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