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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 | 2021 ROYAL MINT £25 GOLD PROOF 9999 7.80GR LUNAR YEAR OF THE OX 299 £ 995.08 |
 | Royal Mint Lunar Year of the Dragon 2024 UK 1/40th oz Gold Proof Coin 999.9 Au £ 170.00 |
 | Royal Mint Lunar Year Of The Snake 2025 1/40oz 999.9 Gold Proof Coin In Assay £ 199.99 |
 | 22ct Gold 1980 Hong Kong $1000 1/2 oz Coin Lunar Year of The Monkey £ 1,625.00 |
 | 2020 Year of the Rat Gold Coin 1/4oz Royal Mint Lunar Series £ 988.22 |
 | 2017 Year of the Rooster Gold Coin 1oz Royal Mint Lunar Series £ 3,726.44 |
 | 2000 Australia $1 Lunar I Year of the Dragon 1 Oz Gilded Silver Coin Perth Mint £ 271.88 |
 | 2004 Australian lunar Series Gilded Gilt Monkey 1 Oz Silver Coin!! SUPER RARE!! £ 181.25 |
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