Mother cow and calf with the Chinese symbol for ox and size noted. Lettering in circle around rim.
Obverse lettering
YEAR OF THE OX .999 FINE COPPER
One Ounce
GOLDEN STATE MINT
Obverse script
Chinese, Latin
Reverse description
Wheel design that depicts all twelve animals, along with their Chinese symbol, that is represented in the Chinese zodiac; the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig.
Reverse lettering
Reverse script
Mint
Golden State Mint, Sanford, Florida, United States (1974-date)