This stunning scallop-edged pure gold coin celebrates the strong and vibrant Chinese communities of Canada, the unique heritage of Chinese Canadians, and the unique customs of this ancient culture—while conferring on its owner a powerful blessing of peace. It is the fifth coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s lotus-shaped coin series celebrating the history and traditions of Canada’s Chinese communities.
The reverse image features Canadian artist Aries Cheung’s striking phoenix and auspicious clouds design. Around a circular “sun” bearing the Chinese symbols for “peace,” the reverse image features a stylized phoenix rendered in breathtaking detail. The bird’s pheasant visage and sharp parrot bill are viewed in striking profile, facing the left side of the coin. The phoenix raises its right swallow wing above its head while its left wing folds delicately beneath its duck-like body. Each feather is executed with deft skill to enhance the design’s depth and beauty. Three graceful peacock tailfeathers flow out from behind the bird, filling the right side of the reverse’s central field. Above the phoenix is a stylized sky filled with swirling peony-like clouds.
Diameter: 22.5mm
Weight: 10.4g
Material: Gold
Fineness: 0.99999
Bullion Weight: 0.33 Troy Ounces
Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II
Reverse: Striking Phoenix with auspicious clouds design
Finish: Proof
Series: Celebrating Chinese Canadians
Quantity Produced: 888
Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
Theme(s): Chinese Blessing of Peace
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