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15 Dollars - Elizabeth II Year of the Rat
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 34 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 15 Dollars 15 CAD = USD 11 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 34 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#150997 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
24 karat, gold plated cameo in center depicting a rat, other animals of the remaining lunar years encircle it.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HC
Engraver: José Osio
Designer: Harvey Chan
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was part of a series of coins issued by the Royal Canadian Mint to celebrate the Chinese Lunar Calendar. The Year of the Rat coin was the first coin in the series, which was released in 2008. The coin features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a rat on the other, symbolizing the first animal in the Chinese zodiac. The coin was made of silver (.925) and weighed 34 grams. It was a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation but rather for collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 9209 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 15 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Year of the Rat) 2008 coin.
