Lunar Year of the Rat 2020 United Kingdom One Ounce Silver Proof Coin
Limited Edition 2,588
Price: £85.00
Product code: UKR20SP
- A unique gift for anyone born under this sign
- Each coin features the traditional Chinese symbol for Rat
- High demand is anticipated – previous coins in the collection have sold out completely
- A celebration of Britain’s diverse, multicultural society.
A Traditional Good Luck Gift
Were you, or someone you know, born in the Year of the Rat?
1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008
The Rat is the first sign in the Chinese zodiac. People born in the Year of the Rat are thought to share personality traits such as intelligence, resourcefulness and generosity.
According to an ancient legend, long ago there was a Great Race between the animals. The order they finished in would decide the sequence of the Chinese zodiac. Rat was able to hitch a ride on Ox’s back before jumping down to sneak ahead and win, which is why as the cycle starts anew in 2020, it’s the Rat’s turn in the ascendancy.
The Shēngxiào Collection is a fusion of two cultures, combining British craftsmanship with ancient Chinese tradition. Each year since 2014 we have celebrated the animals of the Chinese zodiac in turn. In the latest addition, P. J. Lynch’s design beautifully captures the qualities of people born in the Year of the Rat.
Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Denomination | £2 |
| Maximum Coin Mintage | 3898 |
| Alloy | 999 Fine Silver |
| Weight | 31.21 g |
| Diameter | 38.61mm |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Reverse Designer | P.J. Lynch |
| Obverse Designer | Jody Clark |
| Quality | Proof |
| Year | 2020 |
| Pure Metal Type | Silver |
| Edge | Milled |
| Country Of Origin | United Kingdom |
