The Year of the Ox“Pure Hearted and Unyoked”Partially Gold-plated Silver Medal
| Name | The Year of the Ox“Pure Hearted and Unyoked”Partially Gold-plated Silver Medal |
|---|---|
| Composition | 99.9﹪Pure Silver |
| Diameter |
70 mm |
| Weight |
5 oz |
| Maximum Mintage |
3,000 pcs |
| Image：Obverse |
The Chinese lunar year of Xin Chou is the Year of the Ox. This image comes from a painting by gongbi artist Professor Chang Ker-chi. The ox is industrious and long-suffering by nature. When its long work is done, the nose ring is removed, symbolizing the laying down of one’s duties and truly taking one’s ease. The ox also means good weather and good harvests year by year. |
| Image：Reverse |
The image features a multicolored peony blossom in the foreground of a window lattice patterned after the shape of ancient coins. Together these illustrate with special clarity the significance of the Chinese characters hua kai fu gui which translated mean “peonies in bloom symbolize wealth and dignity.” The fine gongbi painting of the peony blossom in the image is also the work of Professor Chang Ker-chi. |