- Country:Canada
- Collection:Gold Lunar $150 Series I
- Metal:Gold
- Year:2011
- Denomination:$150
- Finish:Proof
- Weight (oz):0.285
- Purity:0.750
- Mintage:4888
- Product type:Coin
For those with a passion for astrology! You'll be proud to showcase your growing collection with this beautiful Asian-inspired display case. Its hardwood exterior features a high-gloss finish and silk-screened paper. The interior has a gloss finish in Ch
Highlights:
After a 12-year run for the Mint's first series of silver Chinese zodiaccoins, the enduring popularity of this theme inspired this classic seriesfeaturing a stunning design for each animal. Struck in 18K goldwith a proof finish.
You'll be proud to showcase your growing collection with this beautiful Asian-inspired display case. Itshardwood exterior features a high-gloss finish and silk-screened paper. The interior has a gloss finish inChinese red with a silver design and includes a wooden insert designed to accommodate all 12 coins inthis series. (Allow 8-12 weeks for delivery.)
In the West, New Year is driven by the calendar andalways falls on January 1st. The Chinese New Year isdifferent. It's determined by the lunar calendar that wasintroduced by Emperor Huang Ti in 2637 BC to identifythe first day of spring, a critical time for agriculture. Thisis why the Chinese New Year is also referred to as theSpring Festival.
The Spring Festival is celebrated roughly 45 days afterthe winter solstice. It occurs on the first new moon afterthe inception of spring; the midpoint between the wintersolstice (December 21 or 22) and the spring equinox(March 20 or 21). This results in a year-to-year variationthat means the Year of the Rabbit actually begins onFebruary 3, 2011.
2011 is ruled by the Rabbit.
The Rabbit is considered very fortunate-a graciouscharacter that would appreciate receiving either of thesebeautiful coins as a gift.
