2010 $8 STERLING SILVER COIN - MAPLE OF STRENGTH - HOLOGRAM HORSE CHINESE ZODIAC

Theme:
Maple of Strength
In Chinese culture, the horse is a token figure of strength.
It is the seventh sign in the Chinese zodiac and a significant status symbol, often portrayed in figurines found buried with important figures in Chinese history. The character symbol for strength is "li". It seems that the horse has a natural association with this symbol, because its shape bears a likeness to a plough and plough share used as farming implement. The overall decorative design exemplifies some of the ornate art found in many typical Chinese pottery, embroideries, and sculptures.

Special Features:
The reverse design depicts the horse with a symbolic “hologram” with a shimmering maple leaf.
Product Specifications:
Item number: 110932 UPC: 6-23932-02748-0 Face Value: 8 dollars Mintage: 8,888 Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper Weight (g): 25.3 Diameter (mm): 36.07 Edge: Serrated Finish: Proof Certificate: Serialized Artist: Simon Ng
Advertising Date: July 6, 2010
Launch Date: July 21, 2010

Packaging:
Coin is encapsulated and presented in a maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve.