- Country:Canada
- Collection:Gold Commemorative $150
- Metal:Gold
- Year:2011
- Denomination:$150
- Finish:Proof
- Weight (oz):0.334
- Purity:0.99999
- Mintage:880
- Product type:Coin
With an unparalleled standard of 99.999% pure gold, unusual scallop shape, and an extremely low, limited mintage, this coin promises to be popular among collectors.
Highlights:
With an unparalleled standard of 99.999% pure gold, unusual scallopshape, and an extremely low, limited mintage, this coin promises tobe popular among collectors.
Coin design:
A ceremonial lion from a traditional lion dance. A stream offirecrackers flanked at right, the explosions depicted by star burststhroughout the design. Above the lion's head is a seal withtheChinese character for happiness.
Packaging:
Coin is encapsulated and presented in a maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve.
Dance for joy.
The lion dance is an energetic and colourful customthat dates back to ancient China. To this day, it stillfigures prominently during Chinese New Yearcelebrations or any joyous ceremony, such as theopening of a new business or building, or duringplanting and harvesting periods.
Firecrackers often accompany the lions as theydance about in order to enhance the lion's roar andchase away evil spirits. Firecrackers usher out the oldand bring in the new; they maximize the celebrationand good fortune.
It is common for family and friends to activelybestow blessings of happiness upon each other-an uplifting andjoyous message that is beautifullyexpressed by this exquisite scallop-shaped gold coin.
