Tuvalu: Set of 4 Lunar II Bars: Year of the Rooster colored 4 x 1 oz Silver 2017 Proof

Tuvalu: Set of 4 Lunar II Bars: Year of the Rooster colored 4 x 1 oz Silver 2017 Proof is an interesting investment product for collectors and numismatic enthusiasts. The currency refers to the Year of the Rooster, which took place in 2017. The specimen is from the Lunar II series. The images on the reverse are modeled on the basis of the Chinese lunar calendar. The Chinese calendar has been used in China since the 2nd century p.n.e. The lunar-solar calendar divides the year into 12 months of 29 and 30 days each. According to the lunar calendar, each of these 12 animals, the signs of the zodiac, has a tremendous impact on those born in the year of its "reign."

The set comes with 4 bars, each of which is minted from sterling silver Ag.9999, weighing 1 troy ounce. The mintage of the product is 3,000 pieces. Tuvalu: The set of 4 Lunar II: Year of the Rooster bars is guaranteed by the government of Tuvalu and is full legal tender in the country of the issuer.

Obverse bars are invariably decorated with an image of Queen Elizabeth II, along with information about the issuer's country, minting year and face value. The designer of the obverse is Ian Rank-Broadley.

Reverse in 4 different scenes presents a colored rooster. In addition, the reverse features information about the weight and purity of the bullion, as well as the "P" mint mark. The designer of the reverse was Natasha Muhl.