2017 Lunar Year of The Rooster 1oz Silver Opal Coin

2017 Lunar Year of The Rooster 1oz Silver Opal CoinThe Rooster is the tenth of the 12 year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Rooster is represented by the Earthly Branch symbol . In the Tibetan zodiac and the Gurung zodiac, the bird is in place of the Rooster. Box has been opened twice, light has been activated and there is some light milk spotting on the rim which has not impacted either side of the coin. (See last image)

The head office of Australia Post is located in Bourke Street

Zuger Kantonal Schutzenverband Meistershaft translates to Zug Cantonal Riflemen's Association Championship

This was a limited edition set issued by Australia Post for the annual impressions catalogue

It culminated in the Battle of the Eureka Stockade

an article in the Gazette de Québec cautioned the public to be on the look-out for a loup-garou in the guise of a beggar

Note: At some stage it appears as though someone has written on a piece of paper over the card which has carried through and left an impression

More than 50 years later

flew in the Vickers Vimy G-EAOU bomber

and struck at the Melbourne and Perth Mints

with original archival images and includes a special postage paid printed label

Lunar New Year is celebrated with dragon boat races and the dragon dance

The strengths of the 12 animals of the lunar calendar are said to be evident in those born during their rule