1oz Silver Proof Lunar Coins

Explore our range of 1oz Silver Proof Lunar Coins, featuring official proof issues from The Royal Mint’s Lunar and Shēngxiào collections. Struck in 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver, these highly collectable coins celebrate the animals of the Chinese Zodiac through annually changing designs that combine traditional symbolism with exceptional British minting craftsmanship.

Each 1oz Lunar proof coin is struck to the Royal Mint’s finest proof standard using specially prepared dies and polished blanks, creating mirror-like fields, frosted relief and outstanding detail. Designs feature zodiac animals such as the Dragon, Snake, Rabbit, Horse, Tiger and Rooster alongside the official portrait of the reigning monarch. Modern issues carry a £2 face value and weigh 31.21 grams of fine silver.

The Royal Mint introduced its modern British Lunar series in 2014 with the Year of the Horse release, producing annual proof editions in limited mintages that are significantly lower than bullion counterparts. Recent examples, such as the 2024 Dragon and 2025 Snake proof coins, were issued with mintages of approximately 5,000 coins worldwide, increasing collector demand for complete date runs and low-mintage years.

Many 1oz Silver Proof Lunar Coins are presented in official Royal Mint display cases with numbered certificates of authenticity, while selected examples are professionally graded by PCGS or NGC. Collectors particularly value earlier releases from the first Shēngxiào series designed by Wuon-Gean Ho, as well as key zodiac years such as Dragon issues, which traditionally attract strong global demand.

Whether you are building a complete British Lunar proof collection or searching for limited-edition modern Royal Mint silver coins, discover our selection of 1oz Silver Proof Lunar Coins at The London Coin Company