2018 Lunar Year of the DogProof Silver Coin(Gilded Edition)
| Name | 2018 Lunar Year of the DogProof Silver Coin(Gilded Edition) |
|---|---|
| Composition | 999 Silver, Double chicken is gilded in 999.9 gold. |
| Diameter |
38 millimeter |
| Weight |
1 ounce |
| Face Value |
2 Dollars (Tuvalu Currency) |
| Limited Mintage |
50,000 pieces |
| Image：Obverse |
The design of this side features the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The effigy is encircled by the characters “QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2 DOLLARS TUVALU 2018”. |
| Image：Reverse |
The image depicts a mother dog plays with her two pups on the grass. Not only expressive of the warmth of parent-child relationship, the design contributes the meaning of the theme-“flourishing financially.” A dog will always love you unconditionally, proving itself to be the greatest companion you will ever have. This illustration features Labrador Retriever, a gentle and intelligent breed that is often the first choice for use as guide dog. Their barking sound is transliterated in Chinese characters as '旺 旺', (pronounced 'wang-wang'), which mean 'flourishing and prosperous'. It also imply‘enriching people’,‘receiving blessings’, and‘rolling in fortune’. The dogs are gilded in 999.9 gold, increasing the brilliance and value of this coin. The outlines of Taiwan and Mount Yu, the highest mountain in Taiwan, are displayed and viewed within rhombic latent image when turning the coin slightly to the right and the left respectively. |