{"product_id":"canada-silver-2017-d8-lion-dance-pf-_256oz_-_9999-bc1763","title":"Canada Silver 2017 $8 Lion Dance PF .256oz, .9999","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"rich-editor-text-content-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eCanada\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eCollection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eSilver Commemorative $8\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eSilver\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e2017\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e$8\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eComplete\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eWeight (oz):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e0.256\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003ePurity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e0.9999\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eMintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e30000\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eCoin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHEALTH, WEALTH, AND HAPPINESS TO ALL! Order today!\u003cbr\u003eAs Chinese communities around the world celebrate Spring Festival (the Lunar New Year) on January 28th, this beautiful Lion Dance coin will usher in a hefty dose of good luck for 2017!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Spring Festival (Chun-jie) is the most important celebration in Chinese culture. It's a critical time of rebirth in whichthe whole community comes together to seek blessings from heaven for a prosperous and harmonious year-a request that is symbolically carried out by the majestic lion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Canada, where almost 5% of the population is Chinese, throngs of people take to the streets to watch the lion dance. This ancient celebration is not difficult to find; one merely has to follow the sound of drums, cymbals and gongs that keep evil at bay as they enhance the performance. Lanterns and streamers fly overhead, and the air is charged with energy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMake 2017 a happy and prosperous year with this beautiful coin! Order today!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial features:\u003cbr\u003eCELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR! Aunique collectible to celebrate the New Year and Canada's Chinese communities that enrich the nation's multi-cultural character.\u003cbr\u003e99.99% PURE SILVER! Your coin has been expertly crafted in 99.99% pure silver with a matte proof finish that accentuates every detail to stunning effect!\u003cbr\u003eUNIQUE: The unique 8-dollar denomination on your coin is highly symbolic of wealth and prosperity.\u003cbr\u003eNO GST\/HST!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesign:\u003cbr\u003eDesigned by Canadian artist Simon Ng, your coin features a traditional Chinese lion with one of the two dancers visible as he holds up the lion's head. Thedancer's curved body, the position of his feet, and the lion's bowed head convey a sense of movement while the lanterns and streamers enhance the festive tone of the image. The lion's large, dragon-inspired head and beard, its ornately detailed face, and its deeply layered body reveal the remarkable craftsmanship required to create a lion costume, and the physicality needed to bring it to life through dance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDid you knowÉ\u003cbr\u003eLions are not native to China, but were presented toemperors as gifts to promote Silk Road trade during the Han Dynasty (206 BCÐ220 AD). The lion dance emerged as formal court entertainment, and by the time of the Tang Dynasty (618Ð906 AD), was being enjoyed by the masses during religious festivals in Japan, Korea and Taiwan. The costumes and performances diversified, but the basic symbolism remained essentially the same.\u003cbr\u003eThe powerful lion is believed to embody all the forces of nature. This is expressed in its colours (yellow, black, green, red, and white) that represent the five directions of the Chinese compass (center, north, east, south, west) and the five elements of life (earth, water, wood, fire, metal).\u003cbr\u003eThe lion's head is inspired by the mythical dragon with a beard and pronounced forehead, often with a horn in the shape of a phoenix to symbolize life and re-birth. Additionally, the lion's ears and tailare from the Chinese unicorn to bring wisdom and luck; its spine represents the wealth and charm of the snake; while the bump on its head holds the longevity of a tortoise shell.\u003cbr\u003eOver the centuries, the lion dance has evolved into two styles. The southern style mimics the lion'sbehaviour while the northern style is inspired by martial arts. This dance is more gymnastic and may involve two-legged lions (one performer instead of two) to represent young cubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J\u0026M Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40784721576011,"sku":"RCM.CA.SV.CN.002122 - BC1763","price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/2872\/6347\/files\/false_8ba98c44-e02b-45f7-af23-edb85b6cba3b.jpg?v=1717051579","url":"https:\/\/jandmcoins.com\/products\/canada-silver-2017-d8-lion-dance-pf-_256oz_-_9999-bc1763","provider":"J\u0026M Coin \u0026 Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}