The 2021 1oz Gold Proof Coin - Lunar Year of the OxThe 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
Minted in 2021. See Coins and Events of 2021
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: Gold Coins. See more Gold Coins coins
Collection: Chinese Lunar Year. See the Chinese Lunar Year collection
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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