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Canada 2010 Year of the Tiger Chinese Lunar Zodiac $15 Lotus Shaped Silver Proof
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Canada 2010 Year of the Tiger Chinese Lunar Zodiac $15 Lotus Shaped Silver Proof
Price: US $179.95

Celebrate the auspicious Year ofthe Tigerwith this dramatic, unusually-shaped silver proof!

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Observingthe fearsome carnivore that is the tiger, whether in nature or in azoological park, we mere humans can\'t help but be awestruck by thesize, strength, and elegance of this majestic creature. The tiger (Panthera tigris)is easily one of the most intriguing, most beautiful, and mostendangered great animals in the world. It is also one of thetwo most auspicious animals on the Chinese lunar calendar (the otherbeing the [link removed by ]),a feline made allthe more desirable by the Royal Canadian Mint\'s new lotus-shaped tigercoin, dramatically rendered by the fine engravers at the Mint inprecious silver!The Year of the Tiger
Centuriesago, the Chinese invented a calendar based on the lunar (rather thanthe solar) cycle. There are twelve animals in the Chineselunar zodiac, each corresponding in sequence to a year rather than amonth.In 2010 we celebrate the Year of the Tiger. According to tradition,people born during a Year of the Tiger (1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962,1974, 1986, 1998, and 2010) are said to exhibit thatanimal’s attributes. They are charismatic andfearsome,generousbut unpredictable. They are often noted for their enthusiasm in life,and are unafraid of exploring new territory. They can also beaggressive, especially when they perceive a threat or are cornered.This is the first annual release in the [link removed by ] Canada!Investment NoteThree important changes to note for this new Silver Lunar AnimalsSeries:
1) The design is just incredible - powerful, beautiful anddramatic, with no legends on the obverse to detract from the scene withthe lunar animal.
2) A new, unusual shape - an Oriental lotus, befitting thetheme.
3) Perhaps most importantly, the mintage limit isdramatically lower - only 19,999!ObverseA sensational renderingof a stripedtiger, tail upraised, moving through the jungle. The Chinese characterfor \"Tiger\" appears to the upper right. There are no legends on theobverse to detract from the power and the beauty of the dramatic design.Reverse
Her Majesty, QueenElizabeth II ofEngland, in profile facing right. This portrait, the fourth effigy ofthe queen to appear on Canadian Coinage, was executed by the artistSusanna Blunt. The legend ELIZABETH II, the date of issue and thedenomination also appear.Packaging
The coin is encapsulatedinside anexquisite, silver satin, clamshell-style presentation case, lined withblack velvet and satin, and protected by a red outer sleeve. Anindividually-numbered certificate of authenticity is 19,999FinishProofComposition.925Fine (Sterling) SilverEdgePlainArtistThreeDegrees Creative Group, World Coins and Medals has been in business for more than 20years and is one of the largest world coin direct distributors andwholesalers in the world. ANA Life Member.Copyright © 2013 Talisman World Coins and Medals. All RightsReserved.

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