- Collection:Royal Canadian Mint Products
- Country:Canada
- Denomination:$15
- Year:1998-2009
- Weight (grams):470
- Weight (ounces):15.12
- Metal:Silver
- Purity:0.925
- Finish:Proof
Set contains one of each of the Chinese lunar zodiac coins produced by the Royal Canadian Mint from 1998 to 2009. The twelve gold-plated cameo sterling silver coins comprise the 1998 Tiger, 1999 Rabbit, 2000 Dragon, 2001 Snake, 2002 Horse, 2003 Sheep, 2004 Monkey, 2005 Rooster, 2006 Dog, 2007 Pig, 2008 Rat, and 2009 Ox. The 12 coins come in a luxurious red velvet case. Each coin is individually encapsulated, and comes with its own certificate of authenticity. Also included is one 2 Oz. sterling silver medallion, only available in this special box, consisting of the RCM logo, and the icons from each year.
Specifications - per coin:
Mintage: 48,888
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper, 24-karat gold cameo
Finish: Proof
Weight: 34 g
Diameter: 40 mm
Face value: 15 dollars