British Lunar Coins by Zodiac
British Lunar Coins by Zodiac (Shēngxiào Collection)Explore our range of British Lunar Coins by Zodiac, part of The Royal Mint’s flagship Shēngxiào Lunar Collection, allowing collectors to browse the entire series organised by each of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals. First introduced in 2014, the Lunar series is one of the Royal Mint’s most successful modern programmes, combining British craftsmanship with traditional Chinese zodiac symbolism across gold and silver issues in multiple finishes. Each zodiac sign represents a full year within the 12-year cycle, with a new design released annually. This category brings together all formats—gold, silver, proof, bullion, and certified issues—grouped by animal, making it easier to build complete themed collections or focus on specific years. This category includes:
Each zodiac animal appears across multiple years and formats, with designs created by leading artists and struck to Royal Mint standards in 999 fine silver and 999.9 fine gold depending on the issue. The series features both bullion and proof finishes, with proof coins offering highly detailed engraving and bullion coins designed for investment and accessibility. Collectors are especially drawn to British Lunar Coins by Zodiac for their:
The Shēngxiào series has become one of the Royal Mint’s defining modern collections, with each zodiac animal forming a distinct chapter in an ongoing 12-year story of design and cultural symbolism. At The London Coin Company, we offer a carefully selected range of British Lunar Coins by Zodiac, including gold, silver, proof, bullion, and certified issues organised by animal. Whether you are looking for:
…you’ll find a curated selection suitable for both collectors and investors. British Lunar Coins by Zodiac provide one of the most structured and rewarding ways to collect the Shēngxiào series, allowing you to follow the full 12-year cycle or focus on individual animals that hold personal or numismatic significance. |
