Composition : 75% gold, 25% silver
Mintage : 4,888

"Strong like an ox," is a loaded sentence four small words that speak volumes about the personality behing the Chinese lunar zodiac.

It's not just physical strength, but a special fortitude of the mind that keeps the Ox going no matter how heavy the load nor how difficult the road. What other zodiacs may gain through wit and cunning, the Ox will achieve through sheer tenacity and dedication.

Don't be fooled by the Ox's quiet and introverted ways. Still waters run deep; theOx harbours a dignified blend of intelligence and confidence. He's not easily bullied and will stand up and speak with captivating eloquence to restore order. He's the good Samaritan that will come to the rescue and disappear before any can get his name.

The Ox is fair-minded and a good listener, but always remember the other adage, "stubborn as an ox . Don't count on changing his mind, but count on him. The Ox is one sign you can trust. He'll never let you down.

You arean "OX if you were born in any of the years 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985 or 1997.

Special features:
World-renowned hologram technology combined with shining 18-karat gold.
The ONLY 18-karat gold coin offered by RCM this year!
Tenth coin in our 18-karat gold hologram Lunar series that began in 2000.

HOLOGRAPHIC CHINESE LUNAR CALENDAR - YEAR OF THE OX - 2009 CANADIAN COINS 10 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 25- GOLD, PLATINE & PALLADIUM COINS and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.