The Year of the Goat:“With the Coming Spring All Things are New and Auspicious.” Partially Gold-plated Silver Medal
| Name | The Year of the Goat:“With the Coming Spring All Things are New and Auspicious.” Partially Gold-plated Silver Medal |
|---|---|
| Composition | 99.9% Pure Silver |
| Diameter |
70 mm |
| Weight |
5 oz. |
| Maximum Mintage |
3,000 pieces |
| Image：Obverse |
The Year 2015 is the Chinese lunar year Yi Wei, and the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Goat. This image was designed and executed by the Chinese gongbi (meticulous brush technique) painter, Professor Chang Ker-chi. The image comprises a gold-plated mother goat facing two baby goats. Chinese people often use the three goats image, known as san yang kai tai, as a season's greeting during the Chinese New Year. The words san yang kai tai can thus be heard as meaning, “Winter has passed. Spring has returned.” The implication is that the worst has passed and a better situation is bringing with it all things new and auspicious. |
| 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 especial 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. |