2017 1 oz Gold Lunar Year of the Rooster Royal Mint Bullion Coin

2017 1oz Gold Lunar Year of the Rooster | Royal Mint Shēngxiào Collection | CGT Free

The 2017 1oz Gold Lunar Year of the Rooster is a beautifully crafted British gold bullion coin produced by The Royal Mint as part of its celebrated Shēngxiào Collection. Struck in 999.9 fine 24-carat gold with a limited mintage of just 8,888 coins, it contains one full troy ounce of pure gold and carries a £100 face value as UK legal tender. It is both VAT-free and CGT-free for UK residents, combining investment-grade gold with strong collector appeal.

Coin Specifications

• Year: 2017
• Country of Issue: United Kingdom
• Mint: The Royal Mint
• Series: Shēngxiào Collection
• Lunar Year: Year of the Rooster
• Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
• Obverse Designer: Jody Clark
• Reverse Designer: Wuon-Gean Ho
• Metal: 999.9 Fine Gold (24 Carat)
• Weight: 31.1g (1 Troy Ounce)
• Diameter: 32.69mm
• Face Value: £100 (UK Legal Tender)
• Mintage: 8,888 coins
• VAT Status: VAT-Free Investment Gold
• CGT Status: CGT-Free for UK Residents — see our CGT-free guide

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The Year of the Rooster Design

The reverse features a striking depiction of a Marsh Daisy rooster standing proudly among flowers, designed by British-Chinese artist Wuon-Gean Ho. The design incorporates sea thrift alongside the Chinese character for rooster. The obverse carries Jody Clark's fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem.

Why Choose the 2017 Gold Lunar Rooster?

• 1 troy oz of 999.9 fine gold — VAT-free investment gold
• CGT-free for UK residents as UK legal tender
• Limited mintage of 8,888 coins — collectability beyond bullion value
• Royal Mint quality — world-renowned British bullion
• Distinctive Wuon-Gean Ho design — unique to the 2017 lunar year
• Buy Back Guarantee — sell back to 999 Bullion at competitive market rates

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2017 Gold Lunar Rooster CGT exempt?

Yes. As UK legal tender with a £100 face value, the 2017 Gold Lunar Year of the Rooster is Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exempt for UK residents under current HMRC rules. See our CGT-free coins guide for full details.

How many 2017 Gold Lunar Rooster coins were minted?

The 2017 Gold Lunar Rooster had a limited mintage of 8,888 coins — a number chosen for its significance in Chinese culture, where 8 is considered the luckiest digit.

How much gold does the 2017 Lunar Rooster contain?

It contains 1 full troy ounce (31.1g) of 999.9 fine gold — 24-carat gold at 99.99% purity.

What is the Royal Mint Shēngxiào Collection?

The Shēngxiào Collection is The Royal Mint's series of UK legal tender gold and silver bullion coins celebrating the 12 animals of the traditional Chinese zodiac. Each year features a new design by Wuon-Gean Ho. The 2017 Rooster was the fourth release, following the Horse (2014), Sheep (2015), and Monkey (2016).

Does 999 Bullion offer a buy-back on this coin?

Yes. 999 Bullion offers a Buy Back Guarantee on all coins purchased from us. We will buy back your coin at competitive market rates. Get an instant quote here.

How is the coin delivered?

All orders are dispatched with secure, fully insured UK delivery. Coins are carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival.

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