{"product_id":"2011-15-fine-silver-hologram-coin-maple-of-happiness","title":"2011 1oz $15 HOLOGRAM COIN -  MAPLE OF HAPPINESS FINE SILVER COIN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2011 $15 Maple of Happiness (TAX Exempt)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaple of Happiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The pursuit of a more prosperous, happier life has produced a strong Chinese presence throughout Canada, its ancient culture infusing Canadian cities with vibrant customs and traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Happiness is one of China’s great blessings symbolized by numerous animals and plants. One of the most potent symbols is the magpie (xi que). Its name translates directly to - the bird of happiness.- Two magpies are often depicted together at weddings to express a wish for \"double happiness.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The lotus flower is another visual and auditory symbol for happiness. The pronunciation of its name (lian) sounds identical to the word \"continuous.\" Hence, the use of lotus flowers in design represents prolonged happiness, luck and success.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Item Number: 113879\u003cbr\u003e Face Value: 15 dollars\u003cbr\u003e Mintage: 8,888\u003cbr\u003e Composition: 99.99% silver\u003cbr\u003e Weight (g): 31.39\u003cbr\u003e Diameter (mm): 38\u003cbr\u003e Edge: Serrated\u003cbr\u003e Finish: Proof\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canadian artist Simon Ng has created a beautiful design featuring a magpie, China’s 'Bird of Happiness,' flying above a tapestry of lotus flowers, with a selective hologram of a maple leaf at its centre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Coin is encapsulated and presented in a maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve. (black sleeve might have natural wear and tear)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51186001543300,"sku":"113879","price":239.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3447\/8468\/files\/a20791c13089bc9ddcfc63_l__26362.1759866892.1280.1280.jpg?v=1760026484","url":"https:\/\/www.westedmontoncoinandstamp.com\/products\/2011-15-fine-silver-hologram-coin-maple-of-happiness","provider":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}