Description: Product DetailsThe third sign of the Chinese zodiac, this 2022 Year of the Tiger release has a limited mintage of only 888 coins!Coin Highlights:Contains 1/4 oz of .999 fine Gold.Comes in a box along with a certificate of authenticity from the Monnaie de Paris.Mintage of 888 coins.Obverse: A fierce tiger is depicted coming through the door shown in the reverse of the coin, surrounded by a circle of traditional Chinese motifs. The ideogram of the Tiger appears on the left of its representation and was calligraphed by Xian Ying Hong. The Year date and the description "Year of The Tiger" appear at the bottom of the design.Reverse: Shows all of the animals in the Chinese zodiac. They are featured on a screen surrounding a traditional Chinese temple door.Certified by the Monnaie de Paris.This Gold coin would be a great addition to any collection or an ideal gift for a loved one. Add this 2022 France Gold €50 Year of the Tiger Proof (Lunar Series) coin to your cart today!The Lunar CalendarThe Chinese calendar is one of the oldest in the world and is based off of the sun and moon. Months are set according to the moon. For example, the first day of each month is the new moon and the 15th day is the full moon. Because the solar year counts 12 lunar months plus a dozen days, seven intercalary months are added over each 19 years in order for the calendar year to stay within a solar year. According to Chinese tradition, the first calendar system was created by the Yellow Emperor in 2637 BC. The Gregorian calendar was officially adopted by the PRC in 1912, then extended to the whole state in 1929. New Year is between January 20th and February 21st each year.Chinese signs of the zodiac include the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and the Pig. Each animal is a symbolizes personality traits of people born during the sign. Check out our collection of Gold Lunar Items.
Price: 1390 USD
Location: Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
End Time: 2024-11-29T05:25:08.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Coin: France
Composition: Gold
Year: 2022
Strike Type: Proof
Fineness: 0.999
Precious Metal Content per Unit: 1/4 oz
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Brand/Mint: French Mint
Total Precious Metal Content: Gold
Certification: Proof
