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- Gold Classic Chinese Zodiac Coin - Year of the Dragon (2012)
Gold Classic Chinese Zodiac Coin - Year of the Dragon (2012)
3rd issues in the popular series!
Crafted in 18-karat gold coin and meticulously polished by hand.
Subscribe now to get the Tiger, Rabbit and Dragon while each coin will come during the autumn preceding the animal year.
Coin design: A classic Asian
interpretation of the mythical
Dragon, complete with
auspicious clouds of good
fortune.
Year of the Dragon:
1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012.
The Dragon is a supernatural, celestial power;
cherished in Chinese culture for its wisdom and
the prosperity it brings to earth. The Dragon is the
ultimate “doer,” and tackles everything with fiery
enthusiasm. It’s extremely loyal to its loved ones
and will come to the rescue every time. Right or
wrong, forget about steering a Dragon away from
a disastrous situation—duty calls! The Dragon may
have a big ego and demanding ways, but it inspires
everyone it comes into contact with—this magical
character is too dynamic and captivating to resist!
The intrigue behind the Chinese New Year.
In China, the New Year is also known as the
Spring Festival. In this ancient society, farmers
have always looked to the moon to determine
when they should begin sowing their crops. That
important date arrives with the first new moon
after the inception of spring; roughly halfway
between the winter solstice and the spring
equinox. As a result, the Chinese New Year shifts
from year to year. In 2012, the Year of the Dragon
begins on January 23rd—celebrate!
Specifications
- No.114068
- Mintage 2,500
- Composition75% gold, 25% silver
- Finishproof
- Weight (g) 11.84
- Diameter (mm) 28
- Edgeserrated
- Certificateserialized
- Face value150 dollars
- ArtistAries Cheung (reverse) , Susanna Blunt (obverse)
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