15 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Maple of Happiness) 2011 front

15 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Maple of Happiness) 2011 back

15 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Maple of Happiness) 2011 photo

15 Dollars - Elizabeth II Maple of Happiness

2011 year


Silver (.9999)	31.39 g	38.00 mm

Description

Issuer	Canada
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2011
Value	15 Dollars 15 CAD = USD 11
Currency	Dollar (1858-date)
Composition	Silver (.9999)
Weight	31.39 g
Diameter	38.00 mm
Thickness	3.1 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#31591
Rarity index	90%

Reverse

Magpie (bird of happiness) over lotus flowers, colourful maple leaf hologram in centre

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
SN
CANADA 福 15 DOLLARS 2011

Engraver: Stan Witten

Designer: Simon Ng

Edge

Serrated

Comment

Canadian maple leaf shimmers in hologram
The brilliance of pure silver lends itself perfectly to the magic of a hologram. Under the interplay of colors, the maple leaf becomes a unique tribute to China, whose customs enrich the cultural fabric of many communities across Canada.

Packaging:
The piece is encapsulated and presented in a padded brown double-shell packaging, protected by a black sheath.

Happiness is in the flower... and in the bird!
In China, the magpie is one of the most common and powerful symbols of happiness. Its name (xi que) literally means "bird of happiness". In Chinese weddings, moreover, it's not uncommon to see two magpies among the decorations, forming a double wish of happiness for the newlyweds.

The lotus flower that serves as the room's background also evokes happiness, both to the eyes and ears. Indeed, its name (lian) sounds exactly like the Chinese word for "continuous". Paired in this way, the magpie and lotus form a touching pledge of lasting happiness, luck and success. Automatically translated

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Un hologramme fait miroiter la feuille d’érable du Canada
L’éclat de l’argent pur se prête parfaitement à la magie d’un hologramme. Sous le jeu des couleurs, la feuille d’érable devient un hommage inédit à la Chine, dont les coutumes enrichissent le tissu culturel de nombreuses localités à travers le Canada.

Emballage :
Pièce encapsulée et présentée dans un emballage à double coque marron rembourré, protégé par un fourreau noir.

Le bonheur est dans la fleur… et dans l’oiseau!
En Chine, la pie est l’un des symboles les plus courants et les plus puissants de la félicité. Son nom (xi que) signifie littéralement « oiseau du bonheur ». Dans les noces chinoises, d’ailleurs, il n’est pas rare de voir parmi les décorations deux pies réunies en un double voeu de bonheur aux nouveaux mariés.

La fleur de lotus qui sert d’arrière-plan à la pièce évoque elle aussi le bonheur, aux yeux comme aux oreilles. En effet, son nom (lian) sonne exactement comme le mot « continuel » en chinois. Ainsi jumelés, la pie et le lotus forment un gage touchant de bonheur, de chance et de succès durables.

Interesting fact

The Elizabeth II (Maple of Happiness) 2011 coin features a unique design that incorporates a maple leaf made up of tiny diamonds, which is meant to symbolize the beauty and happiness that can be found in nature.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2011	8209	-	-	-	-	-	-

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