Commemorative Coin Set for 2006, The Chinese Zodiac Year of the Dog
| Name | Commemorative Coin Set for 2006, The Chinese Zodiac Year of the Dog |
|---|---|
| Composition | One 99.9% silver coin and two circulating coins |
| Diameter |
Silver coin: 38 mm |
| Weight |
Silver coin: 31.135 grams (Containing one ounce of silver) |
| Face Value |
NT$100 |
| Image：Obverse |
The obverse face of the Year of the Dog coin shows the indigenous Taiwanese dog, a smart, fierce, and cunning, medium-sized dog, as its subject. Dogs are considered the most loyal friends of human beings. Furthermore, in Chinese folklore, there's a saying that holds dogs will bring fortune. |
| Image：Reverse |
The reverse side features the image of Taipei's Meng Jia Long Shan Temple, which exhibits the classical Chinese architecture of a palace type, three gates leading into three successive yards surrounded by four roofed structures. This ancient temple is a notable scenic spot in northern Taiwan. |
| Description |
This coin set consists of one silver coin, "The Year of the Dog," and two proof coins for "The 95th Year of the Republic of China." The former has a face value of NT$100, the other two NT$50 and NT$20, respectively. |