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DRAGON YIN YANG Chinese Lunar Year Silver Coin Set 1$ Fiji 2012

The dragon symbolizes good luck and bravery. In the Chinese calendar the year 2012 is known as the year of the dragon. This beautiful coin set celebrates the Lunar Year of the Dragon according to Chinese astrology. The Summer Dragon and the Winter Dragon coins are made in the shape of Yin and Yang, based on Chinese philosophy, that form together a circle.

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In Chinese philosophy, the concept of yin yang is used to describe how polar or seemingly contrary forces are interconnected and interdependent in the natural world, and how they give rise to each other in turn. Opposites thus only exist in relation to each other. The Summer Rabbit and the Winter Rabbit coins are made in the shape of Yin and Yang, based on Chinese philosophy. Yin and Yang symbolise two opposite but complementary basic forces like summer and winter.

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2012 is the Year of the Dragon. The Dragon is the fifth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 animals signs. Dragon is one of the most popular signs of the Chinese horoscope. According to beliefs, those born in the year of the dragon are idealists, perfectionists and decisive.

  • Country
    Fiji
  • Year
    2012
  • Face Value
    1 Dollar
  • Metal
    Silver
  • Fineness (purity)
    925/1000
  • Weight (g)
    33.62
  • Diameter (mm)
    49.90
  • Quality
    Proof
  • Mintage (pcs)
    4.000
  • Certificate (COA)
    Yes
  • Presentation case (box)
    Yes
The dragon coins depict the yin and yang image, which symbolizes two opposite yet complementary basic forces. According to Chinese philosophy, the entirety of the world is formed in a process of continual change with the alternating dominance of the opposing forces. Together the dragon coins form a cohesive whole, a circle. The Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2012 year-date and the monetary denomination are shown on the obverse of each coin.