Celebrate the auspicious Year of the Tiger with this dramatic, unusually-shaped silver proof! Observing the fearsome carnivore that is the tiger, whether in nature or in a zoological park, we mere humans can’t help but be awestruck by the size, strength, and elegance of this majestic creature. Is easily one of the most intriguing, most beautiful, and most endangered great animals in the world. It is also one of the two most auspicious animals on the Chinese lunar calendar the other being the Dragon. , a feline made all the more desirable by the Royal Canadian Mint’s new lotus-shaped tiger coin, dramatically rendered by the fine engravers at the Mint in precious silver! The Year of the Tiger. Centuries ago, the Chinese invented a calendar based on the lunar (rather than the solar) cycle. There are twelve animals in the Chinese lunar zodiac, each corresponding in sequence to a year rather than a month. 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 that animal’s attributes. They are charismatic and fearsome, generous but unpredictable. They are often noted for their enthusiasm in life, and are unafraid of exploring new territory. They can also be aggressive, especially when they perceive a threat or are cornered. This is the first annual release in the Lunar Zodiac Lotus Proofs series from Canada. Three important changes to note for this new Silver Lunar Animals Series: 1 The design is just incredible – powerful, beautiful and dramatic, with no legends on the obverse to detract from the scene with the lunar animal. 2 A new, unusual shape – an Oriental lotus, befitting the theme. 3 Perhaps most importantly, the mintage limit is dramatically lower – only 19,999! A sensational rendering of a striped tiger, tail upraised, moving through the jungle. The Chinese character for “Tiger” appears to the upper right. There are no legends on the obverse to detract from the power and the beauty of the dramatic design. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of England, in profile facing right. This portrait, the fourth effigy of the queen to appear on Canadian Coinage, was executed by the artist Susanna Blunt. The legend ELIZABETH II, the date of issue and the denomination also appear. The coin is encapsulated inside an exquisite, silver satin, clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and satin, and protected by a red outer sleeve. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. 925 Fine (Sterling) Silver. Three Degrees Creative Group, Inc. Talisman World Coins and Medals has been in business for more than 20 years and is one of the largest world coin direct distributors and wholesalers in the world. The item “Canada 2010 Year of the Tiger Chinese Lunar Zodiac $15 Lotus Shaped Silver Proof” is in sale since Monday, May 06, 2013. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “talismancoins” and is located in Saint Louis, Missouri. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Country of Manufacture: Canada
- Composition: Silver
- Year: 2010
