- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Lunar $15
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2019
- Denomination:$15
- Finish:Proof
- Weight (oz):0.858
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:15888
- Product type:Coin
In the Chinese lunar calendar, the year 2019 is ruledby the Pig-a true diamond in the rough! The Pig also ruled 1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, and 2007. Though it may appear unrefined, the down-to-earth pig personality is associated with kindness and loyalty. An excellent listener, the pig willalways support you. And if you're wrong, he or she won't have the heart to tell you. A lover of the good things in life who rarely holds a grudge, this peace-loving soul wants everyone toget along. On this coin, the friendly pig frolics among the lucky blossoms, ensconced within the uniquescallop edging of our famed annual Lunar Series!
Order the perfect pure silver coin for someone born in the Year of the Pig!
Special features:
LOWER MINTAGE THAN PREVIOUS! Your pure silver Lunar Lotus Year ofthe Pig coin has a lower mintage than last year's Lunar coin, making your Year of the Pig even more special!
A MUST-HAVE FOR YOUR ZODIAC COLLECTION! Your coin is part of our popular Lunar series featuring coins of the Chinese zodiac; 10th coin in this series of 12 coins.
CHINESE CHARACTER FOR PIG! Your coin includes the Chinese character for pig!
MAGNIFICENT PACKAGING! Each encapsulated coin is housed in a satin-like covered case with a custom red sleeve-an auspicious colour for good fortune!
INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. Most of these are serialized certifications, meaning that each certificate is given a unique number, starting at 1.
LIMITED WORLDWIDE MINTAGE! Only a limited number will be made worldwide, order today!
PURE SILVER! Your coin iscrafted from 99.99% pure silver with a beautiful proof finish!
NO GST/HST!
Design:
Designed by Three Degrees Creative, this scallop-edged coin offers a pleasing profile portrait of the smiling Pig. This depiction highlights the animal's traditional character and associations in Chinese astrology: friendship, courage, confidence, andresourcefulness. In this treatment, the happy-go-lucky Pig is surrounded by a semi-circle of lovely good-luck blossoms. In the polished field above the central image is the Chinese character for "pig."
