3300) Signs of the Zodiac as "Zōdiakos Kyklos", (or the “circle of animals,” and the striking representation of the Zodiac: A $30 (Thirty Dollars - CAN ) Silver Coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM): Year of Coin issue: 2024:
The stargazers of ancient Greece referred to the Signs of the Zodiac as "Zōdiakos Kyklos", (the “Circle of Animals)” and the striking representation of the Zodiac on this coin was partly inspired by the marble statues of the Classical period.
Wise men have followed the stars for millenniums. In all cultures around the world their are representations of astrology and a vast public following.
The Coin:
This coin is presented to bear witness to this celestial association. Both astrology and astronomy have a relationship to the zodiac.
The zodiac is a primal factor in understanding the heavens.$30 Fine Silver Coin – Signs of the Zodiac.
Meticulously sculpted in 99.99% pure silver and running counterclockwise in zodiacal order (“1” to “12”) around the Sun and Moon (centre), each of the 12 signs of the Zodiac is represented by a classical figure in the outer circle and a glyph in the inner portion, while touches of celestial colours speak to humanity’s endless fascination with the night sky.
The specifications of this coin are:
Country of issue: Canada; Year of Coin issue: 2024; Denomination: 30 Dollars; Medtal Composition: Silver (Ag); Mintage: Masters Club: 2,300. Other mintage: 4,000; Despatch/Shipping: Shipped on Aug 13.
Special features:
- This zodiac coin is for 2024.
- Discover the mysterious allure of the zodiac with this 2 oz. 99.99% pure silver collectible, which takes a more sculptural approach to representing the 12 signs of the zodiac—from Aries the Ram (“1”) to Pisces the Fish (“12”).
Enhanced with selective colour, the reverse design by artist Steve Hepburn features an engraved celestial illustration of the Sun and Moon surrounded by the 12 signs of the Zodiac.
Inspired by classical Greek sculpture, the figures representing each sign on the outer circle are paired with their corresponding glyph in the second band, which is set against a colourful night sky, and these are numbered based on their zodiacal order (beginning at the top and moving in a counterclockwise direction): Aries (“1”), Taurus (“2”), Gemini (“3”), Cancer (“4”), Leo (“5”), Virgo (“6”), Libra (“7”), Scorpio (“8”), Sagittarius (“9”), Capricorn (“10”), Aquarius (“11”) and Pisces (“12”). The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
- Each coin comes packaged with a special insert that lists the dates and symbols for each sign.
- Low mintage: Only 4,000 coins are available to collectors worldwide.
- Includes serialised Certificate of Authenticity (COA). The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
- Packaging: This coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box, and a special insert with the dates and symbols for each zodiac sign.
- A celestial colour palette.
- Select elements have been further enhanced with colour to add vibrance to the engraved design and further capture the energy and allure of the Zodiac.
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