This 2020 $10 fine silver Chinese Lunar coin celebrates the rat’s symbolism as a bringer of joy and longevity.  The Rat is also recognized for being clever and charming, with something always brewing in its razor-sharp mind.  These enterprising individuals are incredibly curious and quick to ferret out an opportunity. They can be rather forward, but their honest and candid ways put everyone at ease. Rat people are remarkably easy to get along with. They are bright, fun loving, and care deeply about the people in their lives. Rat people succeed at virtually everything they do, but business is where they truly shine. They can strategize and stretch finances like no other. The coin is dated 2020 with a $10 denomination and weighs just over a half ounce of pure silver. Mintage is limited to 18,888.  HST/GST exempt.

The Design:

The design features a rat jumping among the branches of a pine tree, an evergreen that is treasured for its strength and longevity. Together, they remind us that life is best lived in balance where maturity knows youthful enthusiasm, wisdom finds wit, and stoicism can reverberate with playful energy. 

Hidden elements add to this coin’s allure and intrigue. Find the Chinese character for “Rat” hidden on its body, as well as a good luck coin motif, and auspicious patterns of peonies and plum blossoms. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Year of the Rat:

The coin makes a great gift for people born in the year of the rat.  This includes people born in 2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, 1936, and 1924. The rat is the most enterprising zodiac of the Chinese lunar calendar. They are hardworking, honest, and remarkably easy to get along with.