Lunar Year of the Pig
£4,541.72
1OZ Gold Proof Coin
Year of production 2019
Available on back-order
Description
The traits of people born in the Year of the Pig are gentleness, selflessness and loyalty as well as diligence, compassion and generosity.
The Royal Mint’s Shēngxiào Collection combines British minting craftsmanship with centuries-old Chinese traditions. Artist Harry Brockway has created the sixth design of the series, working with The Royal Mint’s Coin Design team to create a design which summarises the characteristics of people born in the Year of the Pig, depicting their generous and compassionate personalities with a feeling of home and loyalty.
We have celebrated the Chinese zodiac since 2014, releasing new additions to The Shēngxiào Collection every year. Each coin fuses British craftsmanship with ancient Chinese traditions, ensuring the heritage and history behind this practice is evident in each design. This year is a special moment in the lunar calendar as the pig appears only once every 12 years – meaning this is a unique opportunity to mark an important Chinese tradition.
The only official UK coin to celebrate the Lunar Year of the Pig
• 888 available – the number 8 is deemed as lucky in Chinese culture
• The sixth coin in The Royal Mint’s popular Shēngxiào Collection
• Each coin features the traditional Chinese symbol for ‘pig’
• The perfect wedding gift to wish a new couple happiness in their lives
Specifications
- Denomination: £100
- Maximum Coin Mintage: 888
- Alloy: 999.9 Fine Gold
- Weight: 31.21g
- Diameter: 32.69mm
- Reverse Designer: Harry Brockway
- Obverse Designer: Jody Clark
- Quality: Proof
- Year: 2019
- Pure Metal Type: Gold
Additional information
Denomination | £100 |
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Grade | Proof |
Weight | 31.21 g |
Date | 2019 |