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15 Dollars - Elizabeth II Year of the Rat
2020 year| Silver (.9999) | 31.39 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 15 Dollars 15 CAD = USD 11 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.39 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#184903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A rat
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA 2020
15 DOLLARS
Designer: Aries Cheung
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This charming fine silver coin is sure to delight, with its illustration of the cunning and gentle Rat. This smallest of the Chinese zodiac signs has carved out a place for itself at the top of the lunar calendar thanks to its ingenuity. Rat natives have a sharp entrepreneurial spirit. They're endlessly curious and quick to sniff out the right deal. Rather direct, they nevertheless have the gift of putting people at ease with their honest and sincere manner. It's easy to get along with these brilliant, fun-loving people who cherish their loved ones dearly. If almost all their endeavors are crowned with success, Rats particularly excel in business: they are astute strategists who know how to make the most of their budget. One of them gives you an extravagant gift? It's because you're in their heart!Did you know that?
A myriad of legends tell how the Rat menu became the first sign of the Chinese zodiac when Buddha summoned all the animals. Many say that the Rat climbed onto the back of the kind and accommodating Ox, only to dismount at the last moment, arriving first. The Horse would certainly have been a faster choice, but according to the myths, he was either too spirited to cooperate, or too polite to overtake the other animals.
The numbers 2 and 3 bring good luck to the Rat native, as do blue, gold and green, as well as lily and cape violet.
The Rat will be perfectly happy with the Dragon, Ox or Rabbit, and will achieve great things with the Dog or Monkey. He is impatient with the Rooster and, as a water element, has no affinity with the fiery Horse, who is diametrically opposed to him.
Packaging
The piece is encapsulated and presented in a satin-finish silver case with a specially designed red sheath.
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that combines traditional Chinese motifs with a modern interpretation of the Year of the Rat. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse depicts two rats surrounded by symbols of prosperity and good fortune, such as coins, ingots, and lucky bats. The design is meant to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year and the rat's association with intelligence, resourcefulness, and adaptability.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10888 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 2020 coin.
