150 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Year of the Rabbit) 2011 front

150 Dollars - Elizabeth II Year of the Rabbit

2011 year


Gold (.750)	11.70 g	28.0 mm

Description

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 (.750)
Weight	11.70 g
Diameter	28.0 mm
Thickness	1.6 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-03

References

Numista	N#379236
Rarity index	100%

Reverse

A rabbit with the Chinese symbol to its left Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA 2011
兔
150 DOLLARS
AC

Designer: Aries Cheung

Edge

Serrated

Comment

After a 12-year cycle of issuing its first series of silver coins featuring Chinese signs, the Mint is returning to this popular theme with a classic series featuring superb designs struck in 18-carat gold.

You'll be proud to show off your splendid collection in this beautiful Oriental-inspired case, with its hardwood exterior covered in silkscreened paper and a high-gloss finish. The 12 pieces are encased in a wooden compartment painted in Chinese vermilion with a glossy finish and adorned with a silver motif.

In the West, the New Year is governed by the civil calendar and always falls on January 1st. The Chinese New Year, on the other hand, obeys the lunar calendar instituted by Emperor Huang Tia in 2637 B.C. to precisely locate the first day of spring, essential for agriculture. That's why it's also known as the Spring Festival.

The Festival is celebrated around 45 days after the winter solstice, on the first new moon following the harbingers of spring, midway between the winter solstice (December 21 or 22) and the spring equinox (March 20 or 21). The date thus calculated varies from year to year, and is February 3, 2011 for the Year of the Rabbit.

The Rabbit rules 2011
The native of this sign is considered very lucky, a lovable nature who would certainly love to receive any of these splendid pieces as a gift. Automatically translated

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Après un cycle de 12 ans où elle a émis sa première série de pièces en argent à l’effigie des signes chinois, la Monnaie reprend ce thème si populaire avecune série classique aux motifs superbes frappés dans l'or 18 carats.

Vous serez fier d’exhiber votre splendide collection dans ce magnifique coffret d’inspiration orientale, àl’extérieur en bois franc recouvert de papier sérigraphié et d’un fini très luisant. Les 12 pièces s’encastrentdans un compartiment en bois peint en vermillon de Chine fini luisant et orné d’un motif argenté.

En Occident, le Nouvel An est régi par le calendrier civilet tombe toujours le 1er janvier. Le Nouvel An chinois,lui, obéit au calendrier lunaire que l’empereur Huang Tia institué en 2637 av. J.C. afin de situer avec précisionle premier jour du printemps, une donnée essentielle àl’agriculture. Voilà pourquoi on l’appelle aussi le Festival du printemps.

Le Festival est célébré environ 45 jours après le solsticed’hiver, à la première nouvelle lune suivant les signesavant-coureurs du printemps, à mi-chemin entre le solstice d’hiver (21 ou 22 décembre) et l’équinoxe de printemps (20 ou 21 mars). La date ainsi calculée varied’une année à l’autre et se trouve être le 3 février 2011 pour l’année du Lapin.

Le Lapin règne sur 2011
Le natif de ce signe est considéré très chanceux, une nature aimable qui aimerait à coup sûr recevoir en cadeau l’une ou l’autre de ces splendides pièces.

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that blends traditional Chinese motifs with Canadian elements. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse depicts a rabbit surrounded by cherry blossoms, a symbol of good fortune and prosperity in Chinese culture. The coin's design is the work of Canadian artist, Three Degrees Creative Group, and was created specifically for the Canadian market.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2011	2500	-	-	-	-	-	-

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