Travel through the 12 signs of the zodiac and find yours. The stargazers of ancient Greece referred to it as zodiakos kyklos, the’circle of animals,’ and the striking representation of the Zodiac on this coin was partly inspired by the marble statues of the Classical period. Meticulously sculpted in 99.99percent pure silver and running counterclockwise in zodiacal order (’1′ to’12′) around the Sun and Moon (centre), each of the 12 signs of the Zodiac is represented by a classical figure in the outer circle and a glyph in the inner portion, while touches of celestial colours speak to humanity’s endless fascination with the night sky. Zodiac art inspired by classical sculpture. Your zodiac coin for 2024. Discover the mysterious allure of the zodiac with this 2 oz. 99.99% pure silver collectible, which takes a more sculptural approach to representing the 12 signs of the zodiac-from Aries the Ram (’1′) to Pisces the Fish (’12′). What’s your sign? Each coin comes packaged with a special insert that lists the dates and symbols for each sign. Looking for that special something? This zodiac-themed coin will make a magnificent addition to any collection, but it is an especially great birthday/anniversary/’just because’ gift for a special someone-especially if they are intrigued by astrology. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box, and a special insert with the dates and symbols for each zodiac sign. A celestial colour palette. Select elements have been further enhanced with colour to add vibrance to the engraved design and further capture the energy and allure of the Zodiac. Composition 99.99% pure silver with selective colour. Weight 62.69 g. Packaging Black clamshell with black beauty box. Artist Steve Hepburn (reverse). Wise men have followed the stars for millenniums. In all cultures around the world there are representations of astrology and a vast public following. This coin is presented to bear witness to this celestial association. Both astrology and astronomy have a relationship to the zodiac. The zodiac is a primal factor in understanding the heavens. Enhanced with selective colour, the reverse design by artist Steve Hepburn features an engraved celestial illustration of the Sun and Moon surrounded by the 12 signs of the Zodiac. Inspired by classical Greek sculpture, the figures representing each sign on the outer circle are paired with their corresponding glyph in the second band, which is set against a colourful night sky, and these are numbered based on their zodiacal order (beginning at the top and moving in a counterclockwise direction): Aries (’1′), Taurus (’2′), Gemini (’3′), Cancer (’4′), Leo (’5′), Virgo (’6′), Libra (’7′), Scorpio (’8′), Sagittarius (’9′), Capricorn (’10′), Aquarius (’11′) and Pisces (’12′). The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The obverse also bears a special marking that includes four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins and the double date of her reign. Next time you’re checking out the astrology section in your paper or online, remember that the earliest recorded horoscope dates back to the 4th century BCE in ancient Mesopotamia-this should give you some perspective on our enduring fascination with astrology. With their deep symbolic meaning and unique characters, the signs of the zodiac are a wonderful subject for any artist to work with. This was a fun project to be a part of, and that I’ll never look at the daily horoscope section the same way again!