The Royal Mint issued lovely Gold Proof 1oz Proof coin,
the eighth coin in the Shengxiao Collection, the Lunar Rat .
The collection was named to honour the Chinese zodiac,
and celebrates these wonderful customs.
The Ox in the Chinese zodiac, is the second sign in the Chinese Zodiac.
People born in the Year of the Ox, are said to be strong and reliable
The coin has achieved the highest possible grade at NGC PF70
