This $15 sterling silver coin contains just over one ounce of pure silver and is part of a popular Chinese Lunar 12 year series.  While most of these coins were issued by the Royal Canadian Mint in a simple case, this is the premium Royal Canadian Mint and Canada Post joint set, which features an artistic full colour presentation and the addition of special issue Year of the Dog postage stamps.  

Coin Design

The center of the coin features an octagonal 24 karat gold plated cameo with a stylized image of a Dog, one of the symbols of Chinese astrology based on the lunar calendar.  Surrounding the cameo are all 12 of the animal symbols in the lunar calendar.

Year of the Dog:

People born in the years 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, and 2018 are all “Year of the Dog”. 
Dog year people possess the best traits of human nature. They have a deep sense of loyalty, are honest, and inspire other peoples’ confidence because they know how to keep secrets. The Dog is a giving, compassionate personality. They offer kind words, support and advice to friends and family, always a good listener, available to lend an ear or a shoulder to a friend in need. They often know more about their friends than their friends know about them or themselves. Year of the Dog people are responsible, compassionate, reliable & honest