2015 UK Lunar Sheep 1oz Silver Coin

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Items can be posted to us - we recommend using Royal Mail Special Delivery service to ensure your goods are delivered securely. Alternatively, they can be brought into our secure showroom upon appointment. 

Step 1: Download, print, and complete our 'Sell To Us' form and include this inside your parcel with your securely wrapped items.

Step 2: Send your parcel to Atkinsons, PO Box 18513, Sutton Coldfield, B73 9XB. Royal Mail Special Delivery should be used to safely post your items. Parcels can be insured up to £2,500.00. Parcels with a value exceeding this should be split into packs each containing a value of less than £2,500.00.

Step 3: When your parcel has arrived with us, our purchasing team will contact you to agree the finalised price. Payment can then be made by bank transfer, with funds appearing in your account within 72 hours.  There may be an option to have a same day payment subject to limits and cut off times (a charge of £25 is applicable).  Personal cheques are also available if preferred.

If you have any further questions please contact one of our experienced team on 0121 355 0620 or email info@atkinsonsbullion.com

Please Note: Quotations are an indication of the price only, based on the current metal price. The actual price you receive will be based on the live metal price when we receive your items. All goods are tested to verify weight and purity.

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This Pre-Owned 2015 UK Lunar Sheep 1oz silver coin was the second coin in The Royal Mint's Shēngxiào Collection. The coin's reverse design features a two horned sheep and the Chinese symbol for sheep. The inscription "Year of the Sheep", the weight, fineness and the year-date also appear.

The coin's obverse depicts a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination of 2 pounds. 

  • Each coin weighs 1 Troy Ounce and is 999.0 Fine Silver.
  • Minted by The Royal Mint in Llantrisant, South Wales.
  • VAT Free and Capital Gains Tax Exempt.
  • Bullion Standard.
  • Dimensions: Diameter: 38.61mm. Thickness: 3.0mm.

Other Information

The Royal Mint first released the Lunar Series as part of the Shēngxiào Collection in 2014. The Sheep is the eighth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. Those born in the Year of the Sheep are said to be peace-loving, kind, and popular.

Designed by artist Wuon-Gean Ho, there were only 188,888 coins minted.

The picture shows the type of coin you will receive, not the exact item. As these coins are sold on the Second Hand Margin Scheme there is no VAT to pay. 

This coin fits the 39mm Coin Capsule.

Product Type Coin
Weight 31.1035
Country United Kingdom
Manufacturer The Royal Mint
The Royal Mint
Year 2015
Mintage 188888
Fine Content 31.1035
Condition Used
Fineness 999
Finish Bullion
Diameter 38.61mm