Although always a subject of controversy, astrology has been used by every advanced civilization since ancient times. The Chinese Zodiac is comprised of twelve symbols, each corresponding to a year. The symbols are: Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig, Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse and Sheep. The Western astrological version uses celestial bodies for its zodiac signs which are: Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius and Aquarius, Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces. According to astrological belief, every person has certain characteristics that are pre-determined by their astrological sign. I believe the Chinese were the first to actually use zodiac symbols on legal tender coins, but since then more than a dozen different countries have issued legal tender zodiac coins, many of which are highly collectible.
Issued by the Singapore Mint and listed in Krause’s Standard Catalog of World Coins as KM-26a, the total mintage on this beautiful legal tender proof silver crown was limited to 20,000 pieces. Comes in a Singapore Mint issued display case as shown with a Certificate of Authenticity. Would make a great gift for any collector of zodiac or world coins.
This legal tender coin was struck from one ounce of .925 fine silver, carries a denomination of 3 roubles and is issued by the Bank of Russia. Comes to you in a plastic capsule with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Australia – Year of the Dragon – 1 oz – 2012 – Gilded Brilliant Uncirculated Crown – Capsule & COA
Canada – Lunar Zodiac Silver – $15 – 1999 – Year of the Rabbit – Box & COA 34 Grams Sterling Silver with 24K Gold Plating
Australia – Year of the Pig – One Dollar – 2007 – 1 ounce .999 Fine Silver Crown – Color
Australia – Year of the Monkey – $1 – 2004 – 1 ounce .999 Fine – Silver Crown – NGC MS69
Australia – Year of the Dragon – 1 oz – 2012 – Gilded Br. Uncirculated Crown – Perth Mint Case/COA
The reverse of this coin features a beautiful colored horse and foal in the foreground and a setting sun in the background. This coin comes as shown in a presentation case with an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Total mintage was limited to 1,000 coins.
The reverse of this coin features three running horses. Proof mirror finish and delicate frosting in the fields contrast to create a backgroung ying-yang design, bringing everything in the Universe into balance. The coin comes in a presentation case with an individually numbered certificate of Authenticity. Total mintage on this coin was limited to 2,000 pieces.
This legal tender proof silver coin is colorized at the mint and comes as shown in a mint issued presentation case with a Certificate of Authenticity. This coin was struck from one-half ounce of .999 fine silver and the total mintage authorized by the Government of Palau was limited to 3,000 pieces.
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