The coin weighs about three quarters of an ounce of pure silver. Adding to its collectability, the mintage is limited to just 6,888. The square hole in the center is a distinct feature of ancient Chinese coins which represents the land. It’s framed by a circle of finely engraved scrolls and symbolic floral elements, while traditional Chinese latticework flows along the outer edge of the coin design. The floral elements also compliment the ornate scrollwork on the coin’s unique obverse, where the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth is engraved with remarkable finesse in a smoothly polished circle above the square hole. NumisCan Coins and Jewelry is committed to providing an exceptional experience every time you shop with us. All items are carefully described indicating their condition and stating whether the image is the actual item or a stock image. Unless otherwise noted, Royal Canadian Mint coins are “mint direct” original new condition with case, box and COA. Sometimes errors can happen, and we want to do everything possible to make it right! We are working on listing over 5,000 different coin items. If you are looking for something you don’t see, please send us a message. US / International Buyers.

Like a door adorned with traditional Fai Chun paper decorations, the reverse design by Canadian artist Aries Cheung offers a festive greeting and a wish for luck and fortune throughout the year. Two vertical Chiuntao banners and the diamond-shaped Doufang at the center are brought to life by a deep red colour application and the use of translucent colour, which mimics the look of traditional gold foil. Together, these rich colours magnify the. Symbolic meaning of the calligraphic characters for “good wishes” (right), “auspiciousness” (left) and “good luck” or “fortune” (center). This powerful blessing is further enhanced by various. Symbolic images, including a jade “ru yi” (right); an “auspicious” tangerine (left); and a repeating motif of a stylized bat. Or fú, which is homophonous with the word it surrounds. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. FEATURES: Produced By: RCM Denomination: 8 Dollars Year: 2018 TECHNICAL SPECS: Diameter: 49.8 X 28.6mm Material: Silver Fineness: 0.9999 Weight: 47.35 grams Bullion Weight: 1.522 Troy Ounces EXTENDED INFORMATION: Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II Reverse: Fai Chun banners Artist: Aries Cheung Finish: Proof Quantity Produced: 5,888 Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II Theme: Chinese Culture.

A Hundred Blessings of Good Fortune. The blessing of good fortune (Fú) is a most auspicious and all-encompassing wish, for it is said that fortune comes to us in many disguises: peace, health, longevity, prosperity, love and more. This 99.99% pure silver coin has all the appearance of a gold one thanks to the fully plated obverse and reverse, where 100 variations of the word Fú make this a beautiful hundredfold blessing to give… An affordable golden glow. This 99.99% pure silver coin is fully gold plated to give it the incomparable gleam of a gold coin, but for the affordable price of a silver one. A mesmerizing mix of finishes and engraving techniques (laser and traditional) adds artistic nuance and a beautiful sense of dimension to the precision-engraved design. A mix of old and new. Contemporary flourishes go hand-in-hand with traditional Chinese symbolism on the reverse, where no two versions of the same Fú character are alike. Mintage limited to 3,888. The unique mintage reflects the cultural importance of “8″ as a symbol of good fortune. A most auspicious wish for family, friends or any intended recipients, or simply for you to keep and cherish as part of your own collection. Encapsulated in a Royal Canadian Mint branded clamshell with black beauty box. Citadel Coins Halifax, Nova Scotia Official Royal Canadian Mint Distributor.

THE REVERSE DESIGN FEATURES A SERIES OF SYMBOLIC IMAGES REPRESENTING THE TRADITIONAL FIVE BLESSINGS OF CHINESE CULTURE. WEIGHT(G): 31.39. FACE VALUE: 5 DOLLARS. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins: Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “ngta61″ and is located in this country: CA. This item can be shipped to Canada, United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
• Certification: Uncertified
• Grade: Ungraded
• Year: 2014
• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
• Denomination: $5

Nice coin, with box and coa, shown. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins: Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “fundy-coins” and is located in this country: CA. This item can be shipped to Canada, all countries in Europe, United States, Japan.

• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
• Certification: Uncertified

Composition 99.99% pure silver. Weight (g) 47.35. Diameter (mm) 49.80 mm x 28.60 mm. Face value 8 dollars. Artist Aries Cheung (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse). This item has been stored in pet and smoke free environment. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins: Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “onderwares_n_ondercoins” and is located in this country: CA. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, Japan.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
• Certification Number: RCM
• Certification: Royal Canadian Mint
• Grade: Royal Canadian Mint
• Type: Commemorative
• Year: 2018
• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
• Denomination: $8

Original MINT CONDITION encapsulated with Certificate Authenticity & case/box, etc. The item “2018 Chinese Blessings $8 1.5OZ Pure Silver Proof Coin Canada” is in sale since Monday, February 12, 2018. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “mario95coin” and is located in Ontario. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
• Certification: RCM COA
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
• Grade: PROOF RCM

Original MINT CONDITION encapsulated with Certificate Authenticity & case/box, etc. The item “2018 Good Luck Charms Five Blessings Bats $8 2/3OZ Silver Proof CanadaHoled Coin” is in sale since Wednesday, June 20, 2018. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “mario95coin” and is located in Ontario. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
• Certification: RCM COA
• Grade: PROOF RCM
• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated

Shaped like a door adorned with. Decorations for the Chinese New Year, your coin recreates the eye-catching banners that are a beautiful invitation for luck and fortune to enter. As in real life, the auspicious red colour magnifies the meaning of the gold-coloured characters and colourful images that signify good wishes, auspiciousness and good luck. A special blessing to confer upon a recipient for the year. Your coin invites luck and fortune for the Chinese New Yearyours to keep or give! Introducing our first rectangular-shaped coin celebrating Chinese-Canadian culture! A WISH FOR A BANNER YEAR! Your coin is shaped like a door adorned with red banners that are a cherished tradition for Chinese New Year! Each design element holds special significancefrom the calligraphic symbols to the auspicious 8-dollar face value! Another auspicious element, the rich red colour easily catches the eye, while translucent colour mimics the traditional gold foil of the calligraphic symbols. HONOURING OUR CHINESE-CANADIAN COMMUNITIES! Your visually stunning coin is a proud cultural celebration of Canadas Chinese communities. MINTAGE LIMITED TO 5,888! Limited to just 5,888 coins worldwide, your collectible con is sure to be cherished for its artistic appeal and rich symbolism. Your coin is crafted from 99.99% pure silver. Your coin is GST/HST exempt. Like a door adorned with traditional. Paper decorations, your coins design by Canadian artist Aries Cheung offers a festive greeting and a wish for luck and fortune throughout the year. Banners and the diamond-shaped. At the centre are brought to life by a deep red colour application and the use of translucent colour, which mimics the look of traditional gold foil. Together, these rich colours magnify the symbolic meaning of the calligraphic characters for good wishes (right), auspiciousness (left) and good luck or fortune (centre). This powerful blessing is further enhanced by various symbolic images, including a jade ru yi (right); an auspicious tangerine (left); and a repeating motif of a stylized bat or fú, which is homophonous with the word it surrounds. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. While the colour gold symbolizes wealth, red represents virtue, sincerity, joy and honesty. The diamond-shaped banner depicted on the reverse bears the Chinese character Fu, meaning good fortune. This is often inverted to signify fortune pouring out or arriving, since the character for upside down is a homonym for to arrive. Shaped like the sun, oranges are regarded as auspicious symbols that are associated with happiness and abundance, while pomelos, kumqats, plums and grapes are symbolic of fortune and prosperity. Certain flowers also hold special meaning during the Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival. Among them: orchids symbolize fertility and abundance; peach blossoms mean prosperity and romance; plum blossoms represent perseverance and courage; and the delicate narcissus brings good fortune. Cut flowers are generally avoided as they may symbolize the severing of luck, whereas live plants are a refreshing symbol of spring renewal! Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box. 99.99% pure silver. 49.80 mm x 28.60 mm. Aries Cheung (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse). I do leave feedback for everyone. The item “2018 Chinese Blessings 1.5 OZ $8 Pure Silver Proof Coin Canada” is in sale since Monday, February 12, 2018. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “coins.4.fun” and is located in Richmond Hill, Ontario. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
• Grade: Ungraded
• Certification: Uncertified