2027 Royal Mint Lunar Year of the Sheep 5oz Silver Proof Coin 206 mintage

Please Note: The Royal Mint Lunar Year of the Sheep coin is expected to arrive by the 2nd week of October 2026. The expected arrival date is subject to change depending on Mint supply and delivery timelines.

The 2027 UK Lunar Year of the Sheep 5oz Silver Proof Coin marks a standout release within The Royal Mint’s acclaimed Shengxiào Collection. Celebrating the Chinese zodiac cycle, this release honors the sheep's enduring symbolic associations with kindness, resilience, and artful determination. Struck in five full ounces of .999 fine silver, the impressive 65.00mm canvas provides an expansive stage for Chris Costello’s modern reverse composition, elegantly framed by the official portrait of King Charles III on the obverse.

Masterfully executed to flawless Proof standards, the coin exhibits frosted relief elements paired against mirror-like fields. Each coin arrives encased in official Royal Mint protective encapsulation to ensure its pristine condition and supreme eye appeal are preserved. Combining monumental weight, historical lineage, and artistic mastery, this issue holds exceptional value for lunar series collectors and fine silver numismatic enthusiasts.