20 Gram Silver - Year of the Ox

Reverse

A pair of lovely oxen in a mirrored centre, with coloured red boat orchids top and bottom. In the frosted border are engravings of more red boat orchids. Composition of metal above, with the Singapore lion at the top right. Mint value and the Singapore Mint logo below, with the Chinese character for ox at bottom left.

Lettering:
20 GRAMS 999 FINE SILVER
牛
MINT$10 SM THE SINGAPORE MINT

Translation: 牛 = Ox

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The Singapore Mint Lunar Ox Medallion depicts a pair of lovely oxen encompassed by Red Boat Orchids. The ox is a prosperous symbol of abundance and ambition. It embodies the blessings to achieve one’s goals through their own strengths as the ox is highly regarded as a symbol of diligence and determination.

Prized for their large elegant blooms during spring, Red Boat Orchids symbolises blossoming prosperity in the New Year. In addition to its magnificent blooms, the buds also hold auspicious meaning as they resemble the Chinese firecrackers. Hence, Red Boat Orchids are commonly known as “红炮” (Chinese firecrackers) in Chinese – which in traditional Chinese culture, firecrackers are lit to symbolically chase away evil, usher in prosperity and fortune into a home. The reverse side of the medallion features “安康”, signifying the blessing of safety and good health to everyone.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2021 SM	8888	-	-	-	-	-	-

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