{"product_id":"2020-5-lunar-year-of-the-rat-1oz-silver-proof-domed-coin","title":"2020 $5 Lunar Year of the Rat 1oz Silver Proof Domed Coin","description":"\u003cp\u003e2020 $5 Lunar Year of the Rat 1oz Silver Proof Domed Coin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2020 heralds the beginning of a new twelve year cycle in the Chinese Lunar Calendar with the Year of the Rat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rat is the first sign of the twelve-year lunar calendar: this reflects the traditional story of how the Jade Emperor had the twelve animals of the zodiac race across a river to decide what order they would go in. Clever Rat hitched a ride on the strong Ox and managed to come first.This coin celebrates the smart outgoing and sensitive people born under this Zodiac sign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis select $5 silver domed coin celebrates the 2020 Year of the Rat in the Chinese lunar calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chinese Zodiac, Sheng Xiao, has its basis in a twelve-year cycle. Each year is represented by one of the twelve animals each with their own unique personality traits, also held by people born in that year.2020 is the Lunar Year of the Rat, and people born under this sign are clever, cautious, self-aware and persuasive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chinese calendar also rotates through the elements of earth, fire, water, metal and wood as part of the larger 60-year cycle.This silver domed coin is the ideal gift for anyone born under the sign of the Rat. It is also traditional to exchange gifts of coins during the internationally recognised Chinese New Year celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach coin features the lunar calendar wheel on the obverse, with the reverse featuring a clever rat surrounded by auspicious lychee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach coin is presented in a display case with outer box, along with a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin's obverse features Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II effigy sculpted by Jody Clark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssued as Australian legal tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenomination :        $5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality :                  Proof Domed Coin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal :                    99.9% pure Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight :                  1oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter :              39.62 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMintage :                7,500\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Authenticity : Royal Australian Mint\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Royal Australian Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47817731014977,"sku":"2020-5-RAT-SIL-DOM","price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0219\/0145\/products\/5074.jpg?v=1708232911","url":"https:\/\/coincity.com.au\/products\/2020-5-lunar-year-of-the-rat-1oz-silver-proof-domed-coin","provider":"Coin City","version":"1.0","type":"link"}