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{{/presale}}Known as the Shengxiao Series, the famed lunar series of gold and silver coins from the Royal Mint of England is a popular option among collectors and investors alike. Each year, there is a new design on the reverse of the coins with the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse side. Today, you have the opportunity to purchase 2015 British Lunar Year of the Sheep 1/4 oz Gold Coins online at Provident Metals.
Highlights:
The Shengxiao Series was introduced in 2014 by the Royal Mint of England as an answer to other popular series from the Perth Mint. s the demand for lunar-themed designs grew, mints around the world responded with new programs for investors and collectors to grab up.
Obverse
On the obverse of all 2015 British Lunar Year of the Sheep 1/4 oz Gold Coins is the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. This particular design was created for the Royal Mint of England in 1998 by Ian Rank-Broadley. His design is the fourth-generation effigy for British coins and depicts the Queen in right-profile relief wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. This is rumored to be the Queens favorite crown or tiara and is showcased on countless denominations of UK currency.
Reverse
The reverse of 2015 British Lunar Year of the Sheep Gold Coins includes a design with two mountain goats. These sheep look back at one another over their bodies, necks turned, with their large horns curled around their heads.
History
Wuon Gean-Ho was the designer for the Royal Mint of Englands Shengxiao Series for its first several years. The collection has the same design on the reverse of its gold and silver coins, with the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse each year.
Ordering
2015 British Lunar Year of the Sheep 1/4 oz Gold Coins are available to you in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. The coins arrive individually inside of protective plastic flips, while multiples of are available in tubes of 20 coins or Monster Boxes of 400 coins that include 20 tubes in total.
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