Commemorative Coin Set for 2015, the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Goat
| Name | Commemorative Coin Set for 2015, the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Goat |
|---|---|
| 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 year 2015 corresponds to the Chinese lunar year Yi Wei, and the Chinese Zodiac year of the Goat. Goats are intelligent, calm and inquisitive. The Chinese people often use the three goats image as a season's greeting during the Chinese New Year. Through the common practice of homophonic punning,"three goats"sound like"three suns."The words san yang kai tai thus mean "the winter has passed, and with the coming spring, all things will be new and auspicious." |
| Image：Reverse |
The image features the Qiu Liang-gong's Mother Chasity Arch, located at the East Gate of Jincheng Township, Kinmen County, R.O.C. It was built during the Qing Dynasty in the 17th Year of the Jiaqing Emperor, or 1812 AD. It is the largest and the best preserved arch in the country. The site is classified by the government as a Grade 1 National Monument. The picture was photographed by Mr. Kang Nuoshi. |
| Description |
This coin set consists of one silver coin and two proof coins. The silver coin has a face value of NT$100, the proof coins NT$50 and NT$20, respectively. |