2015 Canada $15 Fine Silver Coin
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Maple of Prosperity
Along with good
luck and longevity, prosperity is considered one of life's great
blessings in Chinese culture. In its ongoing series that celebrates the
cultural traditions of Canada's Chinese communities, the Royal Canadian
Mint presents this beautifully intricate silver coin featuring a maple
hologram, and confers upon its owner a sincere wish for prosperity and
success.
This is the seventh coin in the Royal Canadian Mint's
Asian-inspired coins, bearing a hologram of a maple leaf. The reverse
design by Canadian artist Albert Ng is a popular arrangement of elements
that convey a blessing for prosperity. Fish have long represented
"abundance/surplus" due to the similarity in the pronunciation of their
Chinese characters. Carp is a particularly auspicious symbol as well,
both for its reputation as a prolific producer of eggs as well as its
symbol's similar pronunciation to the characters for "profit" and
"power." In a lucky grouping of three, the carp are seen jumping out of
the water (in itself symbolic of continuous abundance), which is
represented by a repetitive pattern of rippling water that frames the
reverse image. This thoughtful, intricate design represents "gaining
profits in succession".
Specifications: Composition: 99.99% pure Silver Mintage: 8,888 Weight (g): 31.39 Diameter (mm): 38 Face Value: $15 Finish: Proof Edge: Serrated
Special Features:
- This fine silver coin is the seventh in the Royal Canadian Mint's
popular series of Asian-inspired coins that bear a hologram of a maple
leaf in a celebration of the traditional culture of Canada's Chinese
community. - Crafted in 99.99% pure silver and rendered with finely
detailed engraving, this coin's design by artist Albert Ng, a recipient
of the Order of Ontario, is further enhanced by the use of multiple
finishes. - Mintage has been limited to 8,888 coins worldwide
-symbolic in itself since the number "8" is considered the luckiest of
numbers in Chinese tradition. - Makes a stunning addition to any
Asian-inspired collection, and is a meaningful gift that conveys a
sincere wish for success to its recipient.
Packaging: Maroon clamshell with black beauty box | CoA included |
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Citadel Coins Halifax, Nova Scotia Official Royal Canadian Mint Distributor
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