2017 €10 Silver Proof - Year of the ROOSTER

The Monnaie de Paris released this Proof Silver coin to celebrate 2017 as the Year of the Rooster. This tenth animal in the Chinese calendar is depicted as upfront and honest, vain and liking the pomp. 

Coin Specifications

Value - €10
Fineness - Silver 900
Weight - 22.2g
Diameter - 37mm
Quality - Proof finish
 
Comes in a box and with a certificate of authenticity from the Monnaie de Paris.
 
Mintage - 5,000 coins.
 
Obverse: Features the elaborate design of a Rooster surrounded by a decorative border.
 
Reverse: Depicts a portrait of France’s famous fabulist Jean de La Fontaine surrounded by the 12 animals that make up the Chinese zodiac.
 
Certified by the Monnaie de Paris.
 
Obverse: Features the elaborate design of a monkey surrounded by a decorative border.
 
Reverse: Depicts a portrait of France’s famous fabulist Jean de La Fontaine surrounded by the 12 animals that make up the Chinese zodiac.
 
Certified by the Monnaie de Paris.