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 Pig postage stamps.  

Coin Design

The center of the coin features an octagonal 24 karat gold plated cameo with a stylized image of a Pig, 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 Pig

People born in the years 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, and 2019 are all “Year of the Pig”. 
Pig year people are fun and enlightening personality with patience and understanding. They enjoy life and all it has to offer, including family and friends. They are honest and thoughtful and expect the same of other people. Pigs are more comfortable giving of their own time or attention than they are to ask others for it. They often do not find asking for help an easy task and would rather carry the burden themselves. This can lead to a tendency to be taken advantage of, but Pigs basically forgive and forget everything. They are compassionate people who simply want to keep the peace. Year of the Pig people are hardworking, giving, willing & helpful.