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150 Dollars - Elizabeth II Blessings of wealth
2009 year| Gold (.99999) | 10.4 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| 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#353018 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three goldfish surround a peony with auspicious clouds of prosperity in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
150 DOLLARS 2009
HC
CANADA
Designer: Harvey Chan
Edge
Plain
Comment
Chinese symbols of good fortune come together in this highly symbolic design. Three goldfish surround a peony with auspicious clouds of prosperity in the background.Theme:
Is there a greater blessing than wealth—a wish for prosperity and good fortune. Since time immemorial, this has been one of humanity's great occupations.
In China, blessings of wealth abound in a multitude of ancient symbols and artistic expressions, many of which are beautifully represented on this scalloped coin of puregold.
This coin, designed by Harvey Chan, conveys the wish, "gold and jade fills your house." Goldfish and jade are quintessential symbols of prosperity, a sentiment that is strengthened by the fact that the Chinese character for fish (Yú) is pronounced in the same manner as the character for jade. The peony at the centre of the design is another powerful symbol for prosperity and nobility while the auspicious clouds in the background ensure such good fortune is never-ending.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Blessings of Wealth" coin is that it features a unique reverse design that incorporates a traditional Chinese symbol of prosperity, the Chinese character for "wealth" (財), which is surrounded by a stylized representation of a coin. This design element was included to symbolize the blessings of wealth and prosperity that are associated with the Chinese culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1273 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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