2014 Canada $150 Year of the Horse - 18-kt. Gold Coin
 
Lunar-themed coins are released by the Royal Canadian Mint annually, but these products are a unique offering. These coins feature a different design from the other coins and were designed by Aries Cheung, a Canadian artist.
 
Each of the 2014 $150 Canadian Gold Year of the Horse coins in this product listing from JM Bullion has a Brilliant Uncirculated grade. Coins in BU condition show no signs of wear and tear, but do exhibit breaks in the luster, spotted surfaces, and contact marks from the striking process.
On the reverse side of the coin is the image of a horse galloping, which was the creation of Cheung for the gold gram coins. In addition to this there are engravings of the nation of issue, the year of issue, the coins face value, and the Chinese symbol for horse.
 
The obverse features the common design theme used on all Canadian coins. Queen Elizabeth IIs right-profile portrait is on the obverse, and was created in 2003 by Susanna Blunt. This side includes the simple engravings of Her Majestys name and the phrase D.G. Regina.
 
The Royal Canadian Mint was founded in 1908 by the ruling British colonial powers to refine and product precious metal products using sources found in the Yukon Territories. Over the course of more than 100 years, the Royal Canadian Mint has earned a reputation as one of the greatest facilities in the world.