Proof Silver Coin for the Year of the Horse
| Name | Proof Silver Coin for the Year of the Horse |
|---|---|
| Composition | 999 silver, with dragon gilded in 999.9 gold |
| Diameter |
38 millimeters |
| Weight |
1 ounce |
| Face value |
2 Dollars (Tuvalu Currency) |
| Limited Mintage |
50,000 pieces |
| Image：Obverse |
The observe design is adapted from the Gongbi-style painting of lychees by Ko-Chi Chang, symbolizing abundant prosperity and good fortune. The plumpness of the fruit is faithfully reproduced in color on the proof-quality silver surface, enhancing both visual depth and chromatic richness. Above the design is an engraved effigy of King Charles III, the current Head of the British Commonwealth. |
| Image：Reverse |
The main design, titled “Gallop Toward New Milestones,” depicts a spirited horse galloping through mountainous terrain blanketed with lush clovers, representing courage, perseverance, and unwavering determination. The vibrant green and white clovers blooming beneath the horse’s hooves symbolize enduring blessings, prosperity, and renewed hope for fortune. Exquisitely rendered in fine relief and accented with gold gilding, the horse radiates an image of resolute leadership, ambition, and dynamic energy. This contrasts starkly with the brilliant silver proof surface of superb craftsmanship. More than a symbol of good fortune and success, this design conveys the aspiration that, with the racing momentum, one can stride boldly into a new chapter of accomplishment in the year ahead. |
| Description |
The Bank of Taiwan has entrusted the Central Mint to make a Proof Silver Coin for the Year of the Horse. The coin's reverse side features a gold-gilded horse, while the obverse side displays a colorized depiction of lychees, showcasing the superb craftsmanship of the team that fashioned this limited-issue coin. |
