Description

This elaborate and attractive coin was crafted in recognition of the rich cultural heritage of Chinese-Canadians, and is part of a series of Asian-inspired coins launched by the Royal Canadian Mint. The series is particularly popular for its inclusion of a hologram of the maple leaf! This particular coin bestows a blessing of longevity (a blessing that is widely appreciated in Chinese culture) on the bearer. The message is conveyed via two elegant cranes side-by-side. In Chinese folklore, cranes are symbolically connected with the idea of immortality; naturally, this is an appropriate symbol for longevity. The mintage of this coin has been limited to 8,888 coins worldwide, since the number 8 is considered the luckiest of numbers in the Chinese tradition! It is struck in one ounce of 99.99% fine silver with a proof finish that gives extraordinary depth to this highly-detailed image. The piece is sure to be appreciated by whomever you bestow this blessing of longevity upon.