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Isle
of Man
Lunar Year Coins
The origin of the Chinese Lunar calendar
appears to have been during the East Han Dynasty. At the time of its
inception, many of ancient China's agricultural society were deemed to be
illiterate and so astrologists inaugurated the 12 animal signs of the
Zodiac as shorthand symbols of the 12 earthly branches - an ancient system
of dividing the year into 12 months. It was some time later that the
full horoscope, representing both men and women born in the same year and
reputed to affect their personality and success, came into effect.
We recommend you call our jewelry department for
prices gold
bezels - which are ideal for mounting as
jewelry.
Precious metal coins are packaged in deluxe boxes for
presentation.
 
2003
Year of the Goat
2003 is the Chinese year of
the timid but creative goat. Join us and celebrate the oldest and most important
festival in China, the Spring Festival, more commonly known as the Chinese
new year! This delightful coin depicts three goats on the side of a
mountain, the artists chop (signature) Mr. Wang Chang-Chieh, is also shown
on the coin.
2002
Year of the Horse
For 2002, the Chinese Lunar year is that of the Horse - a year predicted to be one of much activity and
energy like the people born under its sign. Natural high achievers, “Horses” are driven by a zest for
success and a fear of failure.
People born under the horse include such personalities as Teddy
Roosevelt and Aretha Franklin. A powerful horse, rearing up and raring to go, is displayed on the reverse
of these fine new coins struck in Gold, Silver and Cupro Nickel that are a perfect present for the
horse in you life.
2001
Year of the Snake
Pobjoy Mint has issued a commemorative coin on behalf of the Isle of Man Government to celebrate the
Chinese Lunar Year of the Snake. The design on this attractive coin depicts a snake interpreted from a
famous Chinese painting. The Chinese writing on the coin reads Year of the Snake and also shows the
artists' signature.
2000
Year of the Dragon
The obverse of the coin bears a fine effigy
of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Lord of Man, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS FSNAD while the reverse depicts a design of a dragon
playing with a pearl. The design is taken from a sculpture of the
ceiling of a Chinese temple. The Chinese writing says "Year of
the Dragon" and also shows the artist's chop (signature).
Those born in the Year of the Dragon are usually
intelligent and eloquent, but they; should be careful not to indulge too
much in argument. Those born under this star sign include John
Lennon, Prince Edward, Ringo Starr and Sigmund Freud.
1999
Year of the Rabbit
Providing a peaceful interlude for us all after the turbulent Tiger, the Year of the Rabbit is a time when
reason and tact prevail and good taste and refinement abound. To mark this temperate and leisurely
Year in the Chinese Lunar calendar, the Isle of Man is releasing its traditional Chinese New Year coins
in fine proof gold - six weights from 5 oz. to 1/25 oz. - as well as proof sterling silver and Cupro Nickel
crowns. The splendid reverse design depicts two contented rabbits in a field of flowers from a painting by
the famous Chinese artist Wo Yue-Kee.
1998
Year of the Tiger
To mark this fiery year in the Chinese Lunar calendar, the Isle of Man released its traditional Chinese
New Year coins. The reverse 'Tiger' design is from a painting by the Chinese artist Au Ho-Nien.
 
1997
Year of the Ox
The famous Isle of Man coin series celebrating
the Chinese New Year continues with the special Year of the Ox crown. The
beautiful image shows an ox at rest, with a fairy playing a flute in the
background. It is inspired by a stone-carved window in an ancient Buddhist
temple in China.
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