2015 Canada $150 Pure Gold Coin – Blessings of Prosperity

2015 $150 Pure Gold Coin – Blessings of Prosperity

Along with luck and longevity, prosperity is considered one of life’s great blessings in Chinese culture, and a cornerstone for the ideal life. In its ongoing series that celebrates the cultural traditions of Canada’s Chinese communities, the Royal Canadian Mint presents this scalloped- edge pure gold coin that confers upon its owner a sincere wish for prosperity and success.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

    Seventh in the Royal Canadian Mint’s beloved series of Asian-inspired coins that celebrate the traditional culture of Canada’s vibrant Chinese community.

    Designed by artist Simon Ng, this lotus shaped coin is made of fine alloy of 99.999% pure gold, and features a scalloped edge.

    Mintage has been limited to 888 coins – a symbolic number in itself as “8” represents wealth and prosperity, and is considered to be the luckiest of numbers in Chinese tradition.

    A stunning addition to any Asian-inspired collection, and a meaningful gift to convey a sincere wish for success to its recipient.

DESIGN:

The design by Canadian artist Simon Ng confers upon the owner a blessing for prosperity. In the centre of the image stands one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac: the ox. Long used in agriculture and for heavy tasks, this animal’s patience and hard work are believed to result in success; it is also a spring emblem that represents a bountiful harvest for the year ahead, with an accumulation of wealth. Here, this auspicious symbol is an image of strength as it steadily moves along the landscape; its belt of five coins is particularly fitting given that coins represent money (and thus, prosperity), while the number “5” is associated with blessings for a balanced life. To the left of the ox, the Chinese symbol conveys the blessing for a “prosperous” year ahead.

SPECIFICATIONS:

No: 143257

Mintage: 888

Material: 99.999% Pure Gold

Finish: Proof

Weight: 10.4g

Diameter: 22.5mm

Edge: Plain

Certificate: Serialiazed