2020 Canadian $10 Year of the Rat - 1/2 oz Fine Silver Coin-no outside box

2020 Canadian $10 Year of the Rat - 1/2 oz Fine Silver Coin

Your coin celebrates the Rat's symbolism as a bringer of joy and longevity. It features a Rat jumping among the branches of a pine tree, an evergreen that is treasured for its strength and longevity. Together, they remind us that life is best lived in balance where maturity knows youthful enthusiasm, wisdom finds wit, and stoicism can reverberate with playful energy. It's a cherished, universal message for all struck in the Mint's unique specimen finish.

Celebrate the Year of the Rat with this adorable 99.99% pure silver coin! Order today!

Features

OUR MOST AFFORDABLE YEAR OF THE RAT COIN! The perfect gift or keepsake for a friend or loved one born in the Year of the Rat—prestige on a budget!
THE PERFECT GIFT—FOR THE RAT IN YOUR LIFE! Your coin's universal design will captivate anyone with a fondness for rats. It's the ideal keepsake for friends or loved ones born in the Year of the Rat (2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, 1936, 1924).
AUTHENTIC CHINESE DESIGN! Features the distinctive style of Asian folk art, which has been beautifully engraved on your coin.
INCLUDES A GOOD LUCK MOTIF! The Chinese character for “rat” is engraved on the rat's flank while a good luck coin motif adorns its back, and auspicious peonies and plum blossoms fill the remainder of its body.
BEAUTIFUL SPECIMEN FINISH! The finish on your coin combines brilliant and frosted relief over a lined background. No other mint in the world offers coins with this kind of finish.
UNIQUE MINTAGE! Limited to 18,888 coins worldwide.
HALF OUNCE PURE SILVER! Your coin is crafted from 1/2 ounce of 99.99% pure silver. No GST/HST!
INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.

Design

Canadian artist Aries Cheung created this delightful design of a rat jumping among the branches of a pine tree. Clusters of pine needles look fan-like as they sweep up the left side of the coin field. On the right, a playful rat dives into the branches with one paw stretched out to its left. The rat's agile body curves along the outer edge of the field and its tail curls inward just above the pine branches to unify the composition. The Chinese character for “rat” is engraved on the rat's flank while a good luck coin motif adorns its back, and auspicious peonies and plum blossoms fill the remainder of its body. “CANADA 2020” and “10 DOLLARS” are engraved above and below the design. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt with “ELIZABETH II D.G. REGINA” engraved along the outer edge of the coin.

Packaging

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.

Specifications

Face Value: $10
Mintage: 18,888
Composition: 99.99% Silver
Weight (g): 15.87
Diameter (mm): 34
Finish: Specimen