150 Dollars - Elizabeth II Blessings of Prosperity
2015 year| Gold (.99999) | 10.4 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| 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#353026 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
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 Chinesezodiac: 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.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 150 DOLLARS 2015 CANADA
Designer: Simon Ng
Edge
Plain
Comment
Filled with beautiful, thought-provoking symbolism, blessings have long been an important part of traditional Chinese culture around the world and in Chinese-Canadian communities. Along with good luck and longevity,ancient Chinese beliefs held that prosperity was one of life’s greatest blessings and a cornerstone for the ideal life.A blessing for prosperity—such as the one conferred by this coin on its owner—bestows upon the recipient a sincere wish for their success and fortune, and a greater hope for continued happiness.
In Chinese tradition and in Feng Shui, the ox is an agriculture-based emblem that symbolises a bountiful harvest in the year ahead and an accumulation of wealth. Here, it is depicted in the centre of the coin’s reverse image with a belt of five coins, along with the Chinese symbol for “prosperity” engraved in the upper left corner—all elements that are symbolic within this blessing of prosperity for the coming year, and many more to come.
Did you know…
• Images of Chinese coins, with their square centre hole (as depicted onthis coin’s reverse), represent fortune and prosperity; coins are carried or placed in specific areas in hopes of attracting wealth, prosperityand abundance.
• The number “5,” which is represented by the five coins in the reverse image, is often associated with the five blessings in life (longevity, wealth, health, love of virtue and apeaceful death), and with the five elements: water,fire, wood, metal and earth.
• The ox is considered to bring fortune to business dealings, investments, careersor any other financial situation.
• The ox is also one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac, representing those who were born in 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997 and 2009.
Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Blessings of Prosperity" coin is that it features a unique square shape, which sets it apart from traditional round coins. This distinctive design was chosen to symbolize the balance and stability that are associated with prosperity. Additionally, the coin's gold composition and high purity level of .99999 add to its value and collectibility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 518 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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