Gold Classic Chinese Zodiac 12-Year Subscription Series (2010-2021)
Subscribe now to get the Tiger and Rabbit while each coin will come during the autumn preceding the animal year
Highlights:
After a 12-year run for the Mint’s first series of silver Chinese zodiac
coins, the enduring popularity of this theme inspired this classic series
featuring a stunning design for each animal. Struck in 18K gold
with a proof finish.
You’ll be proud to showcase your growing collection with this beautiful Asian-inspired display case. Its
hardwood exterior features a high-gloss finish and silk-screened paper. The interior has a gloss finish in
Chinese red with a silver design and includes a wooden insert designed to accommodate all 12 coins in
this series. (Allow 8-12 weeks for delivery.)
In the West, New Year is driven by the calendar and
always falls on January 1st. The Chinese New Year is
different. It’s determined by the lunar calendar that was
introduced by Emperor Huang Ti in 2637 BC to identify
the first day of spring, a critical time for agriculture. This
is why the Chinese New Year is also referred to as the
Spring Festival.
The Spring Festival is celebrated roughly 45 days after
the winter solstice. It occurs on the first new moon after
the inception of spring; the midpoint between the winter
solstice (December 21 or 22) and the spring equinox
(March 20 or 21). This results in a year-to-year variation
that means the Year of the Rabbit actually begins on
February 3, 2011.
2011 is ruled by the Rabbit.
The Rabbit is considered very fortunate—a gracious
character that would appreciate receiving either of these
beautiful coins as a gift.
* Shipping and handling charges will apply to the collector case and individual coins. Subscription by credit card only. Your credit card will be charged
as each coin is shipped during the autumn preceding the animal year. You can cancel your subscription at any time with no obligation. The collector
case will be yours to keep with our compliments. Subscription price for individual coins is subject to change.
Specifications
- No.112218
- Mintage 2,500
- Composition18K gold (75% gold, 25% silver)
- Finishproof
- Weight (g) 11.84
- Diameter (mm) 28
- Edgeserrated
- Certificateserialized
- Face value$150
- ArtistAries Cheung (reverse) , Susanna Blunt (obverse)
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