Uprzejmie informujemy, że w związku z wyjątkowo dużą liczbą zamówień, czas realizacji może być dłuższy niż zwykle. Dziękujemy za cierpliwość i zaufanie!
Uprzejmie informujemy, że w związku z wyjątkowo dużą liczbą zamówień, czas realizacji może być dłuższy niż zwykle. Dziękujemy za cierpliwość i zaufanie!
The pure gold coin commemorates the sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac with a luxurious design. It is made of 99.99% pure gold, in proof quality. It features beautifully engraved, reflecting wisdom and adaptability - traits revered in Chinese culture. With a limited mintage of only 1888 coins, this piece is a collector's treasure, presented in a red, lacquered, wooden box to emphasize the traditional Lunar New Year theme.
The coin has a sophisticated design inspired by the Chinese horoscope. The reverse by artist Simon Ng celebrates the Year of the Snake, indicated by the Chinese character for snake. It depicts a unique view of the Chinese zodiac animal in disguise, basking on a tree branch, representing the wood element in 2025. Its body is adorned with daffodil flowers, complementing the yin (female) aspect of the lunar snake. The snake symbolizes wisdom, intuition, and transformation, surrounded by elements of Chinese symbolism. The background of the coin is smooth and shiny, highlighting the precise details. The obverse features the image of His Majesty King Charles III, by Canadian artist Steven Rosati. The whole is enclosed in an elegant red case, emphasizing the significance of the Chinese tradition of bringing good luck.
This is part of a series of coins minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, commemorating the Chinese lunar calendar. The history of these coins dates back to 1998 when the Royal Canadian Mint began issuing gold and silver coins featuring animals from the Chinese zodiac. Each year is dedicated to a different animal, and the coins are valued by both collectors and enthusiasts of Chinese culture. The coin celebrates the Year of the Snake, symbolizing wisdom and transformation. In the Chinese zodiac, each year in the 12-year cycle is assigned a different sign, and each animal is associated with one of the five elements. The Wood Snake appears once every 60 years, last in 1965, and will be celebrated again in 2025 and then in 2085. People born under this sign are determined and precise. Their lucky numbers are 2, 8, and 9, and their lucky colors are black, red, and yellow.
With Canada's growing independence from Great Britain, the need for minting its own coins also increased. Therefore, in 1908, the Royal Canadian Mint was established and has since become one of the most important mints in the world. To this day, all coins from the Royal Canadian Mint bear the portrait of the reigning British monarch.
The Mint's shares are held in trust for the Crown of Canada.
The Mint produces all Canadian circulation coins and is involved in designing and crafting collector coins from precious metals - gold, silver, palladium, and platinum bullion coins, medals, as well as medallions and tokens. It also offers gold and silver refining services.
Today, the Royal Canadian Mint sets standards in minting technology and numismatic design, reflecting its position and reputation.
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