This is a premium limited edition presentation of one of the most sought after coins in the Royal Canadian Mints Chinese lunar coin series.  Chinese Lunar proof quality $15 coins with a 24 karat gold plated cameo were introduced in 1998, and many of the coins in the series now sell for significant premiums, up to $500 per coin.  

Year of the Pig:

People born in the years 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995 & 2007 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.