Pièce 2 onces d'argent Signes du zodiaque 2024 | Monnaie royale canadienne

Travel through the 12 signs of the zodiac and find yours.

The stargazers of ancient Greece referred to it as zōdiakos kyklos, the “circle of animals,” and the striking representation of the Zodiac on this coin was partly inspired by the marble statues of the Classical period. Meticulously sculpted in 99.99% pure silver and running counterclockwise in zodiacal order (“1” to “12”) around the Sun and Moon (centre), each of the 12 signs of the Zodiac is represented by a classical figure in the outer circle and a glyph in the inner portion, while touches of celestial colours speak to humanity’s endless fascination with the night sky.

Zodiac art inspired by classical sculpture.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Your zodiac coin for 2024. Discover the mysterious allure of the zodiac with this 2 oz. 99.99% pure silver collectible, which takes a more sculptural approach to representing the 12 signs of the zodiac—from Aries the Ram (“1”) to Pisces the Fish (“12”).
• What’s your sign? Each coin comes packaged with a special insert that lists the dates and symbols for each sign.
• Low mintage. This is a popular theme—previous coins sold out quickly—and only 4,000 coins are available to collectors worldwide.
• A cherished piece. Looking for that special something? This zodiac-themed coin will make a magnificent addition to any collection, but it is an especially great birthday/anniversary/”just because” gift for a special someone—especially if they are intrigued by astrology.
• Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
• No GST/HST.

PACKAGING

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box, and a special insert with the dates and symbols for each zodiac sign.

A CELESTIAL COLOUR PALETTE

Select elements have been further enhanced with colour to add vibrance to the engraved design and further capture the energy and allure of the Zodiac.

DID YOU KNOW?

Wise men have followed the stars for millenniums. In all cultures around the world there are representations of astrology and a vast public following. This coin is presented to bear witness to this celestial association. Both astrology and astronomy have a relationship to the zodiac. The zodiac is a primal factor in understanding the heavens.

Enhanced with selective colour, the reverse design by artist Steve Hepburn features an engraved celestial illustration of the Sun and Moon surrounded by the 12 signs of the Zodiac. Inspired by classical Greek sculpture, the figures representing each sign on the outer circle are paired with their corresponding glyph in the second band, which is set against a colourful night sky, and these are numbered based on their zodiacal order (beginning at the top and moving in a counterclockwise direction): Aries (“1”), Taurus (“2”), Gemini (“3”), Cancer (“4”), Leo (“5”), Virgo (“6”), Libra (“7”), Scorpio (“8”), Sagittarius (“9”), Capricorn (“10”), Aquarius (“11”) and Pisces (“12”). The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The obverse also bears a special marking that includes four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins and the double date of her reign.

ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT

The Royal Canadian Mint is known as one of the most reputable mints in the world. The Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint opened in 1908 and was renamed The Royal Canadian Mint in 1931 when control was transferred to the Canadian government. The Royal Canadian Mint is renowned for producing some of the highest quality and purity of gold and silver bullion coins and bars in the world. Their high standards for excellence and quality allowed them to be the first refinery to manufacture 9999 fine gold bullion coins in 1982, as well as the first to reach 99999 fine gold purity in 1998.