2015 Lunar Year of the Goat Proof Silver Coin (Gilded Edition)
| Name | 2015 Lunar Year of the Goat Proof Silver Coin (Gilded Edition) |
|---|---|
| Composition | 999 Silver, Goats are gilded in 999.9 gold. |
| Diameter |
38 millimeter |
| Weight |
1 ounce |
| Face Value |
2 Dollars (Tuvalu Currency) |
| Limited Mintage |
60,000 pieces |
| Image：Obverse |
The obverse design features the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The effigy is encircled by the characters “QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2 DOLLARS TUVALU 2015”. |
| Image：Reverse |
The reverse design depicts a family of goats feeding and resting on the meadow. The female goat interacts intimately with its kid, while the strong male goat keeps guard for the family. The subject depiction displays a picture of warm and harmonic household, and further implies the arrival of spring and a start of good fortune. Goats have a curious, intelligent and agile nature. They can accommodate themselves to the changing environment. This disposition represents the spirit of unswerving determination, the idea of positive thinking and the courage of pioneer and innovation. The family of goats is gilded in 999.9 gold, increasing the brilliance and value of this coin. The outlines of Taiwan and Mount Yu, the highest mountain in Taiwan, are displayed and viewed within rhombic latent image when turning the coin slightly to the right and the left respectively. |