Composition : 99.99 % Pure silver
Mintage : 388

Calendarof ancient symbolism - The Year of theHorse

The Chinese lunar calendar was first introduced by Emperor HuanTi in 2637 BC; a cycle of twelve years, each namedafteradifferentanimal.Legendsaboundhowthezodiacswerechosen.SomebelieveLordBuddha summoned the animals to bid him farewell when he parted the Earth and rewarded his loyal subjects by naming ayear after them - theYear of the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. The character of each animal is believedto influence the events, political and economic conditions of its year; even the personality and temperament of individuals born duringits cycle.

The year 2014 is ruled by the Horse. The Horse personality embodies life, liberty and happiness. He's amazingly agile, physically and mentally; a master problem-solver. After everyone else has given up, the Horse will saunter in with an ingenious and practical solution - and often charge ahead before the rest of the group can catch up. TheHorsecanbeimpatient,buthe'salsoforgivingandkind.Hissunnydispositionisirresistible.Givehim plenty of space to frolic.

The Year of the Horse alsoruled 1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990 and 2002.However, people born in January or February should consult the Chinese lunar calendar. New Year does not automatically fall on January 1st.This celebration is better known as the Spring Festival and coincides with the first day of spring - a date that shifts from year to year depending upon the lunar cycle and solar year.
 

CHINESE LUNAR CALENDAR - YEAR OF THE HORSE - 2014 CANADIAN COINS 03 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 22- ASTROLOGY & BIRTHSTONES and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.