2008 One Dollar Silver Proof Year of the Rat
We Last Sold This Item For: | $58.00 |
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Last Sold On: | 31/5/2022 |
# Sold In Past 12 Months: | 0 |
ONE DOLLAR SILVER PROOF 2008 Year of the Rat
The rat is the first in the cycle of 12 astrological animals.
Every year the Chinese look forward to the coming sign of the year which they believe will play a big part on how fate will affect them for the rest of the year.Perhaps due to the popularity of the Perth Mint's lunar coin products, in 2007 the RAM released it's first coin in a new series of coins featuring the 12 animals from the Chinese lunar calendar.
The rat is the first in the cycle of 12 astrological animals. Virtues of those born into the sign of the rat are said to be charming, sensitive, imaginative and generous to the ones they love. They enjoy being leaders so are often successful in life and are said to have the gift of insight and clairvoyance. Those born into the year of the rat are also said to have a tendency to be quick tempered, over-critical perfectionists!
Besides 2008, other Years of the Rat are 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, 1936 and 1924.
The coin and packaging are in mint condition, and are accompanied with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
SKU: 16062
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