Fine Silver Lunar Lotus Coin - Year of the Dragon (2012)


3rd issues in the popular series!
Act now as previous coins in the Lunar Lotus series sold out, like the 2010 Year of the Tiger and the 2011 Year of the Rabbit.
Each 99.99% pure silver coin comes in an
attractive Asian-inspired case—a perfect gift
for those born in 2012.
Coin design: The Dragon’s
serpentine shape echoes the
coin’s scalloped edge, which
is lined with lotus flowers and
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.109605
- Mintage 48,888
- Composition99.99% pure silver
- Finishproof
- Weight (g) 26.7
- Diameter (mm) 38
- Edgeplain
- Certificateserialized
- Face value15 dollars
- ArtistThree Degrees Creative Group Inc. (reverse) , Susanna Blunt (obverse)