The year of the dragon silver coin is a special coin issued as a collector’s item. Coin collecting has a rich history and often involves enthusiasts seeking out the rarest coins in the world. The rarer the coin, the more it is worth. Coins that are no longer in circulation make for great finds. Collectors also try to have a broad selection, including as many foreign coins as possible. Many fans of this pastime get great pleasure from its pursuit and can be found in almost every country.<\/p>\n
2012 was the period of the dragon as per Chinese astrological predictions. Depending on your time of birth, it is considered a very auspicious year for some. Several countries minted special collector coins that were sold to the public who engaged in the hobby or as a gift.<\/p>\n
The coins featured the depiction of a Chinese dragon one side. The other side, for both the Australian and Canadian coin, featured an image of Queen Elizabeth II. The face value of the Australian coin was AUS$1 while the sale price was AUS$90. In Canada, the coin had a face value of CAD$10, while being sold for CAD$40.<\/p>\n
The face value indicated on the coin is therefore not its real value. Its worth is ultimately determined by the collector. The longer it stays in the collection and the scarcer it is to find, the more valuable it will become. For other people who bought the coin, it is a symbol of good luck and may be carried around to help ward off bad spirits.<\/p>\n
For many believers in the predictions of the Chinese zodiac, 2012 was one to bring good fortune. The babies born in during that period also expected to grow up to become leaders. They are destined to be well respected in their community. The dragon has a very powerful image that has been used for hundreds of years by great leaders in their garments and artwork.<\/p>\n
One of the reasons that a symbol of Chinese astrology would be used on a coin minted outside of China might be the presence of sizable Chinese communities around the world, and the widespread popularity of horoscopes. Even among those of differing faiths, there is great interest in zodiac symbols and their associated predictions.<\/p>\n
The resulting predictions are dependent on which year and date the person was born. The date of birth is usually adjusted to the Chinese zodiac calendar and may exclude entire weeks. The predictions often focus on how the person will manage in terms of career, love and health. Positive or negative, there are loopholes that ensure the luck is not entirely bad or good.<\/p>\n