© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
150 Dollars - Elizabeth II Blessings of Happiness
2011 year| Gold (.99999) | 10.4 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2011 |
| Value | 150 Dollars 150 CAD = USD 111 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.99999) |
| Weight | 10.4 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 12 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#353023 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
A ceremonial lion from a traditional lion dance. A stream of fire crackers flanked at right, the explosions depicted by star bursts throughout the design. Above the lion’s head is a seal with the Chinese character for happiness.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
150 DOLLARS 2011
HC
CANADA
Designer: Harvey Chan
Edge
Plain
Comment
Dance for joy.The lion dance is an energetic and colourful custom that dates back to ancient China. To this day, it still figures prominently during Chinese New Year celebrations or any joyous ceremony, such as the opening of a new business or building, or during planting and harvesting periods.
Firecrackers often accompany the lions as they dance about in order to enhance the lion’s roar and chase away evil spirits. Firecrackers usher out the old and bring in the new; they maximize the celebration and good fortune.
It is common for family and friends to actively bestow blessings of happiness upon each other—an uplifting and joyous message that is beautifully expressed by this exquisite scallop-shaped gold coin.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Blessings of Happiness" coin is that it features a unique reverse design that incorporates a traditional Chinese motif, the "Fu" symbol, which represents good fortune and prosperity. This design element was included to commemorate the Chinese New Year and to symbolize the blessings of happiness and prosperity that are associated with the lunar new year celebrations.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 880 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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