Fine Silver Classic Chine...
$98.88 CAD
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Fine Silver Classic Chinese Zodiac Coin - Year of the Dragon (2012)
2012
Mintage 48,888
ARCHIVED
Fine Silver Classic Chinese Zodiac Coin - Year of the Dragon (2012)
2012
Mintage 48,888
$98.88 CAD
Masters Club:
990
Status: CAN & US shipping only
Availability:
Out of stock in stores
About
A classic Asian interpretation of the mythical Dragon, complete with auspicious clouds of good fortune.
The 99.99% pure silver coin comes in anattractive Asian-inspired case—a perfect giftfor those born in 2012.
Coin design: A classic Asianinterpretation of the mythicalDragon, complete withauspicious clouds of goodfortune.
Year of the Dragon:1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012.
The Dragon is a supernatural, celestial power;cherished in Chinese culture for its wisdom andthe prosperity it brings to earth. The Dragon is theultimate “doer,” and tackles everything with fieryenthusiasm. It’s extremely loyal to its loved onesand will come to the rescue every time. Right orwrong, forget about steering a Dragon away froma disastrous situation—duty calls! The Dragon mayhave a big ego and demanding ways, but it inspireseveryone it comes into contact with—this magicalcharacter is too dynamic and captivating to resist!
The intrigue behind the Chinese New Year.
In China, the New Year is also known as theSpring Festival. In this ancient society, farmershave always looked to the moon to determinewhen they should begin sowing their crops. Thatimportant date arrives with the first new moonafter the inception of spring; roughly halfwaybetween the winter solstice and the springequinox. As a result, the Chinese New Year shiftsfrom year to year. In 2012, the Year of the Dragonbegins on January 23rd—celebrate!
Coin design: A classic Asianinterpretation of the mythicalDragon, complete withauspicious clouds of goodfortune.
Year of the Dragon:1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012.
The Dragon is a supernatural, celestial power;cherished in Chinese culture for its wisdom andthe prosperity it brings to earth. The Dragon is theultimate “doer,” and tackles everything with fieryenthusiasm. It’s extremely loyal to its loved onesand will come to the rescue every time. Right orwrong, forget about steering a Dragon away froma disastrous situation—duty calls! The Dragon mayhave a big ego and demanding ways, but it inspireseveryone it comes into contact with—this magicalcharacter is too dynamic and captivating to resist!
The intrigue behind the Chinese New Year.
In China, the New Year is also known as theSpring Festival. In this ancient society, farmershave always looked to the moon to determinewhen they should begin sowing their crops. Thatimportant date arrives with the first new moonafter the inception of spring; roughly halfwaybetween the winter solstice and the springequinox. As a result, the Chinese New Year shiftsfrom year to year. In 2012, the Year of the Dragonbegins on January 23rd—celebrate!
Specifications
Product Number
114067
Mintage
48,888
Composition
99.99% pure silver
Weight
31.39 g
Edge
serrated
Certificate
serialized
Face Value
15 dollars
Finish
proof
Artist
Aries Cheung (reverse) , Susanna Blunt (obverse)
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