Canada 2011 YEAR OF RABBIT $15 Lotus Scalloped Shaped Silver Proof
 
Celebrate the most happy Year of the Rabbit with this dramatic, unusually-shaped silver proof!

The year 2011 is ruled by the sign of the Rabbit. The Rabbit personality is most likely to find true happiness. The Rabbit loves beautiful things. One can always count on the gracious Rabbit for good manners, kindness and sound counsel. He or she leads a tranquil existence and will do anything to avoid conflict. Don’t be fooled by the Rabbit’s soft and vulnerable exterior, however. This determined creature is actually quite strong and resilient. The Rabbit knows what it wants, and knows how to get it! This fuzzy bunny is made all the more desirable by the Royal Canadian Mint's new lotus-shaped rabbit coin, dramatically rendered by the fine engravers at the Mint in precious silver!

The Year of the Rabbit - Most Cuddly!
Centuries ago, the Chinese invented a calendar based on the lunar (rather than the solar) cycle. There are twelve animals in the Chinese lunar zodiac, each corresponding in sequence to a year rather than a month.

In 2011 we celebrate the Year of the Rabbit. According to tradition, people born during a Year of the Rabbit (1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, and 2011) are said to exhibit that animal’s attributes. They are sociable, amiable, and artistic, and are often shy, soft-spoken and cautious. They are often noted for their elegance and good taste. Rabbits can be moody, superficial and self-centered, as well.

This is the second annual release in the Lunar Zodiac Lotus Proofs series from Canada!