The Royal Mint released the latest coin in its lunar coin collection celebrating the Year of the Pig. Artist and professional wood engraver Harry Brockway created the reverse design. It features an adult pig feeding her five little piglets. Countryside imagery is shown in the background with stars in the sky. Other inscriptions include Year of the Pig 2019. The obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II along with denomination and the name of Queen. The coin is available in Gold and Silver versions in varying sizes, qualities and denominations.
Chinese New Year
Tokens and gifts of money are exchanged in red envelopes during Chinese New year. It is believed that these gifts bring in good health, wealth and prosperity into the lives of the recipient. There are 12 signs named after 12 different animals as per the Chinese calendar. A new cycle of Chinese calendar would begin in 2020 with the Year of the Rat, making the pig, the last sign of Chinese zodiac in 2019.
The Year of the Pig
The pig is considered to be intelligent according to Chinese culture and those who are born in this year are believed to be curious by nature. They like analysing situations and coming up with new solutions. They are also lovable, friendly and trustworthy. They are considered to be the most selfless amongst all other Chinese Zodiac signs.
Image courtesy: the Royal Mint
Prayagraj was mint town of Suris. During the reign of Akbar, the ancient pilgrim centre of Prayagraj...
The AIRF, a major organization within the Indian Railways system, completed its centenary, working t...
Princely State Datia was founded in 1735 CE by Bhagwan Das, son of Narsingh Dev of the Orchha Royal ...
Princely State Dholpur, was located in the easternmost state of Rajputana Province during the Britis...
Chhatarpur princely state was founded in 1785 and ruled by the descendants of Bundela Rajput leader ...
Thank you for visiting our website and for your interest in our endeavour.
For a past few days we have been recieving queries whether we buy/sell coins, stamps and currency.
We would like to inform you that, as of date, we have not provided such a platform. However please register on our website and do keep visiting our portal for further notifications on such a forum and other important and exciting news/updates.
Happy Collecting !
Email: info@mintageworld.com
Contact Us