2008 $1 Year of The Rat Silver Proof Coin

Celebrating the first year in the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of the Rat, this coin is one of an annual series depicting the twelve Zodiac signs. People born under the sign of the Rat are sensitive, imaginative and charming. They are generous to their loved ones, but can be quick-tempered. The reverse of this coin features a rat design with Chinese and English text, while the obverse shows an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by lan Rank-Broadley.