Celebrate the creative, sincere and artistic. Year of the Sheep, Ram or Goat. With this stunningly dramatic, unusually-shaped pure silver scalloped lotus proof! The year 2015 is ruled by one of the most popular and auspicious of all the lunar zodiac signs – the creative Sheep, Ram or Goat! The creative Sheep personality embodies warmth, wealth, and loveliness. Good things seem to come to the Sheep naturally because of his or her irresistibly good nature – the sheep knows when to go with the flow. The most creative sign in the Chinese lunar zodiac, those born in the Year of the Sheep. Also known as the Year of the Ram or Goat. Are often artistic, sensitive, sweet and charming. This creative and intelligent animal. Is made all the more desirable by the Royal Canadian Mint’s innovative lotus-shaped. Dramatically rendered by the fine engravers at the Mint in precious silver! Reduced mintage limit of only 18,888! The Year of the Sheep, Ram or Goat – Creative and Sincere! 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. Those born in the years 1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, and 2015 celebrate the Year of the Sheep, Ram or Goat. According to tradition, people born during a Year of the Ram or Sheep are said to exhibit that animal’s attributes. They are sincere, sympathetic, determined but peaceful, mild-mannered but sometimes pessimistic. They seek security and stability, but can be very generous. They tend to be artistic and creative. Sheep are easy to spend time around and are have many close friends. However, in love or friendship, they are at first wary of others’ motives and usually timid about revealing their true nature. Gaining a Sheep’s trust takes time, but once they have been won over, they may become the most ardent of companions. As much as the Sheep can improve another person’s life, however, they are also protective about who they let into their inner circle. Not just anyone can get to know someone born under the sign of the Sheep. Rather, a person must prove himself or herself steadily over time, through kind gestures and loving support, until the Sheep finally sees that they are someone who can be trusted. Typically surrounded by beautiful things, Sheep have a love of comfort and are almost always elegantly dressed, but can become overly reliant on appearances. In fact, it might be fair to say that many Sheep personalities learn to embrace their inner fabulousness! People also have an innate affinity for nature and natural settings, so they can also be deeply content when getting their hands dirty messing about in the garden! In the workplace, once they find a position that makes use of their considerable talents, Sheep. Are passionate about what they do and tend to be successful. Because of their creativity, a Sheep personality may be disorganized, but can usually enjoy great success as artists, actors, gardeners, interior designers, childcare workers, pediatricians, teachers or educators. This is the sixth annual release in the Lunar Zodiac Lotus Proofs series from Canada. The Royal Canadian Mint refines the purest silver in the world. The RCM is also the only mint in the world to issue commemorative coins in a. This fine silver coin is 99.99% pure! A sensational rendering of an astute and noble sheep. Ram by Chinese-Canadian artist Aries Cheung, which captures the true essence of the Sheep’s character. The upper left-hand portion of the central polished silver field is dominated by overhanging leaves. The Chinese character for “Sheep” and “Goat” appears to the lower left. There are no legends on the obverse to detract from the power and the beauty of the dramatic design. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. 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 brocade, 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. 9999 Fine (Pure) Silver. 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 2015 Year of Sheep Ram Goat Lunar Zodiac $15 Lotus Shaped Silver Proof” is in sale since Tuesday, August 05, 2014. 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/Region of Manufacture: Canada
