Fine Silver Coin - Maple of Happiness (2011)


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Features shimmering hologram of Canada’s treasured maple leaf.
The shine of fine silver provides the perfect canvas to showcase the
beautiful colours that shimmer from this coin’s hologram. The coin’s
design is a touching tribute to China’s vibrant customs that enrich the
culture of cities and towns across Canada.
Coin design:
China’s “Bird of Happiness,” a magpie, flying above a tapestry of lotus
flowers with a selective hologram of a maple leaf at its centre.
Packaging:
Coin is encapsulated and presented in a maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve.
Happiness soars with ancient Chinese symbols.
The magpie on this coin is one of China’s most
common and powerful symbols of happiness. Its
name (xi que) translates directly to “the bird of
happiness”. In fact, the decorations at Chinese
weddings will often feature two magpies to wish
“double happiness” for the bride and groom.
The lotus flower that creates the background on
this coin is another visual and auditory symbol for
happiness. Its name (lian) sounds identical to the
word “continuous”. Combining the magpie with
lotus flowers is a poignant way to express a wish
for prolonged happiness, luck and success.
Specifications
- No.113879
- Mintage 8,888
- Composition99.99% pure silver
- Finishproof
- Weight (g) 31.39
- Diameter (mm) 38
- Edgeserrated
- Certificateserialized
- Face value15 dollars
- ArtistSimon Ng (reverse) , Susanna Blunt (obverse)