Signs of the Zodiac. 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 99.99% 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. Wise men have followed the stars for milleniums. 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. The 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″). 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. 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. Packaging: The 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. THIS ITEM IS GST / HST EXEMPT. Citadel Coins Halifax, Nova Scotia Official Royal Canadian Mint Distributor.