British Virgin Islands – Eagle & Lion – United in Friendship – One Dollar – 2007 – Brilliant – Uncirculated
Ethiopia – Five Coins – Lion – Type Set – Blister Pack – Brilliant Uncirculated – This beautiful set of Brilliant Uncirculated coins would make a great addition to any scholastic project. The coins are sealed inside a heavy duty blister pack that will withstand a significant amount of handling. Interesting facts about the country, population and economy are included.
Fiji – Great Animals of the World – $1 – 2009 – (8) Gold-plated Legal Tender Colored Crowns – Silver – This spectacular set of wildlife legal tender One Dollar coins was authorized by the government of Fiji. Named the Great Animals of the World, it consists of eight colored crowns, gold plated with 24 carat gold and each bearing the reverse image of one of the following animals: Tiger, Giant Panda, Cheetah, Koi Carp, Zebra, Elephant, Giraffe and Leopard. Each coin comes in a hard plastic capsule as issued by the mint.
Fiji – Great Animals of the World – Tiger – $1 – 2009 – BU – Color Crown
India – 25th Anniversary Independence – Asoka Lion – 10 Rupees – 1972 – BU – KM187.1
As legend would have it, it was Buddha himself who gave each animal its place in the Asian zodiac. When he called all the animals together following the creation, only twelve felt it necessary to attend the meeting. As a reward for their effort in making the long journey, Buddha offered each of them their own year, which would from then on bear the name of that animal. In addition, each animal was also given the opportunity to directly influence history during that time – and thus, in turn, the fate of those humans born in that year. Analogous to the characteristics of the respective animal symbol, and by means of your date of birth, you too can read those characteristic traits that may – or may not – apply to you. 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998—Tiger people are sensitive, given to deep thinking, capable of great sympathy. They can be extremely short-tempered, however. Other people have great respect for them, but sometimes tiger people come into conflict with older people or those in authority. sometimes Tiger people cannot make up their minds, which can result in a poor, hasty decision or a sound decision arrived at too late. They are suspicious of others, but they are courageous and powerful. Tigers are most compatible with Horses, Dragons, and Dogs.
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