150 Dollars - Elizabeth II Year of the Rat
Features
| Issuer |
Canada
 |
|---|---|
| Queen |
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
|
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 150 Dollars 150 CAD = USD 108 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.750) (75 % gold, 25 % silver) |
| Weight | 11.70 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 229489 |
| References | RCM/MRC# 173288, 112218 Monnaie Royale Canadienne (https://www.mint.ca/) |
Series: Classical Chinese zodiac
Obverse
Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: Elizabeth II D·G·REGINA
Unabridged legend: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God
Engraver: Susan Taylor
Designer: Susanna Blunt
Reverse
Canadian artist Aries Cheung has created an endearing design of a Rat in its characteristic stance as it explores the field of the coin. Seen from above, the Rat is positioned between lucky waves to the left and auspicious clouds to the right, their swirling contours echoed in the Rat's fur to bestow good fortune upon this zodiac sign. The Chinese character for“Rat” is engraved above the waves.
Scripts: Latin, Chinese
Lettering:
CANADA 2020
鼠
150 DOLLARS
AC
Designer: Aries Cheung
Edge
Serrated
Mint
Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)Comments
A superb 18-carat gold coin for your favorite Rat native.
No precious metal beats gold as a symbol of prestige. Give someone born under the sign of the Rat this limited edition coin to let them know how much they mean to you. Charming and astute, Rat natives are endlessly curious and quick to sniff out a bargain. Rather direct, they nevertheless have the gift of putting people at ease with their honest and sincere manner. It's easy to get along with these brilliant, fun-loving people who cherish their loved ones dearly. If almost all their endeavors are crowned with success, Rats are particularly outstanding in business: they are fine strategists who know how to make the most of their budget. One of them gives you an extravagant gift? It's because they really care about you! This piece is an exceptional and prestigious gift for a loved one born under the sign of the Rat (1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008) - or for a child due between January 25, 2020 and February 11, 2021.
Charm and ingenuity: 2020 under the sign of the Rat! Don't wait any longer to order your piece!
Special features
A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY ASTROLOGY COLLECTION! This is the eleventh issue of our popular twelve-coin series devoted to the signs of Chinese astrology.
SPLENDID PACKAGING! The coin is beautifully presented in a satin-finish gold case with a specially designed red scabbard, the color of which adds an element of luck to this precious collectible.
AUTHENTIC CHINESE MOTIF! The motif features the friendly and clever Rat, accompanied by the Chinese character that designates him.
HAND-POLISHED TO PERFECTION! The coin's prestigious numismatic proof finish features a frosted relief on a hand-polished field as reflective as a mirror.
NUMBERED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies the authenticity of all its collector coins.
WORLD LIMITED EDITION of 1,500 pieces!
Did you know?
A myriad of legends tell how the Rat menu became the first sign of the Chinese zodiac when Buddha summoned all the animals. Many say that the Rat climbed onto the back of the kind and accommodating Ox, only to dismount at the last moment, arriving first. The Horse would certainly have been a faster choice, but according to the myths, he was either too spirited to cooperate, or too polite to overtake the other animals.
The numbers 2 and 3 bring good luck to the Rat native, as do blue, gold and green, as well as lily and cape violet.
The Rat will be perfectly happy with the Dragon, Ox or Rabbit, and will achieve great things with the Dog or Monkey. He is impatient with the Rooster and, as a water element, has no affinity with the fiery Horse, who is diametrically opposed to him.
Packaging
The piece is encapsulated and presented in a satin-finish gold case with a specially designed red sheath.
No precious metal beats gold as a symbol of prestige. Give someone born under the sign of the Rat this limited edition coin to let them know how much they mean to you. Charming and astute, Rat natives are endlessly curious and quick to sniff out a bargain. Rather direct, they nevertheless have the gift of putting people at ease with their honest and sincere manner. It's easy to get along with these brilliant, fun-loving people who cherish their loved ones dearly. If almost all their endeavors are crowned with success, Rats are particularly outstanding in business: they are fine strategists who know how to make the most of their budget. One of them gives you an extravagant gift? It's because they really care about you! This piece is an exceptional and prestigious gift for a loved one born under the sign of the Rat (1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008) - or for a child due between January 25, 2020 and February 11, 2021.
Charm and ingenuity: 2020 under the sign of the Rat! Don't wait any longer to order your piece!
Special features
A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY ASTROLOGY COLLECTION! This is the eleventh issue of our popular twelve-coin series devoted to the signs of Chinese astrology.
SPLENDID PACKAGING! The coin is beautifully presented in a satin-finish gold case with a specially designed red scabbard, the color of which adds an element of luck to this precious collectible.
AUTHENTIC CHINESE MOTIF! The motif features the friendly and clever Rat, accompanied by the Chinese character that designates him.
HAND-POLISHED TO PERFECTION! The coin's prestigious numismatic proof finish features a frosted relief on a hand-polished field as reflective as a mirror.
NUMBERED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies the authenticity of all its collector coins.
WORLD LIMITED EDITION of 1,500 pieces!
Did you know?
A myriad of legends tell how the Rat menu became the first sign of the Chinese zodiac when Buddha summoned all the animals. Many say that the Rat climbed onto the back of the kind and accommodating Ox, only to dismount at the last moment, arriving first. The Horse would certainly have been a faster choice, but according to the myths, he was either too spirited to cooperate, or too polite to overtake the other animals.
The numbers 2 and 3 bring good luck to the Rat native, as do blue, gold and green, as well as lily and cape violet.
The Rat will be perfectly happy with the Dragon, Ox or Rabbit, and will achieve great things with the Dog or Monkey. He is impatient with the Rooster and, as a water element, has no affinity with the fiery Horse, who is diametrically opposed to him.
Packaging
The piece is encapsulated and presented in a satin-finish gold case with a specially designed red sheath.
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 500 | Proof | |||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 94
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Bullion value: USD 1258.14
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Actual gold weight: 0.282 oz
Current gold price: 4459.53 USD/oz (see gold price 
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