To celebrate the Year of the Rooster dated 2017 the Royal Australian Mint is continuing the Lunar Series which started in 2007 with the Pig struck in al/bronze silver and gold then in 2012 with a 14 sided 50 cent coin. This year the mint has released 7 different coins struck in various sizes denominations and metals.
Rooster ranks tenth among twelve Chinese zodiac signs. The Years of the Rooster include 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029...
Back in ancient times when there was no alarm clock, rooster played an important role of waking people up. Thus the first symbolic meaning of Chinese zodiac Rooster sign is punctuality. Besides, it was believed by ancient people that its crow and blood could dispel evil spirits, and that’s why rooster is also the embodiment of good luck.
Packaged in a red envelope and encapsulated on a gold card this aluminium bronze $1 coin features an artistic representation of a rooster rested on a branch surrounded by the original Lunar Series design elements.
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