In conjunction with the variety of lunar-themed precious metal coins in production today, both at the Royal Canadian Mint and facilities around the world, the RCM released the Silver Canadian Five Blessings coin series in 2014. Today, Silver.com has a select few 2014 1 oz Silver Canadian Five Blessings Coins available for purchase in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, but only while supplies last!
Coin Highlights:
- Total mintage originally set at just 8,500 coins!
- Consists of one troy ounce of .9999 pure silver.
- Face value of $5 (CAD) is fully backed by the government of Canada.
- Five Blessings design, instrumental in Chinese culture, on the reverse.
- Available in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.
The Silver Canadian Five Blessings coin series was introduced in gold and silver in 2014, consisting of a 1 oz. silver variant and two weights in gold: 1 oz and 1/10 oz. The coins are symbolic of the importance of blessings in Chinese culture.
Chinese culture uses a letters, sounds, and images to convey robust messages with meanings in society that are amplified by those non-verbal cues. In the case of these coins, five animals that traditionally connote blessings of happiness, career success, long life, and joy are featured in the design.
Each of the 2014 1 oz Silver Canadian Five Blessings coins in this Silver.com listing has a grade of Brilliant Uncirculated. Coins in BU condition exhibit no signs of wear and tear, but you will notice breaks in the luster, spotted surfaces, and/or contact marks from the striking process.
On the reverse side of the coin is the image of the five animals that represent the blessings of Chinese culture; the bat, deer, crane, and two magpies. On the right hand side of the reverse is the Chinese symbol for good fortune.
The obverse bears the right-profile image of Queen Elizabeth II commonly used on Canadian currency since 2003. Created by Susanna Blunt, it is the latest effigy of Her Majesty to grace Canadian coins.
Royal Canadian Mint coins are recognized for visual beauty and purity around the world. Founded in 1908, today the Royal Canadian Mint consists of facilities in Ottawa and Winnipeg.
If you have any questions about these coins, please feel free to reach out to Silver.com associates at 888-989-7223, connect with us online using our live chat, or email us. If you are looking for similar products, check out our selection of Silver Canadian Maple Leafs.
