The Royal Canadian Mint began producing $5 Silver Maple Leaf coins in 1988. One coin has been issued each year containing 1 oz. of .9999 silver. No other country produces a coin that is purer. Along with the...
They come in various shapes to suggest antiquity and even bars with animals of the Chinese zodiac. Everyone that I bought (more than 20 pounds from 3 different dealers) was silver plated lead. The silver...
This is a continuation of my last guide on Emperor coins. Someone suggested to me the magnet test. All of the coins were attracted. I won't say they're worthless...valueless is a better word. Their worth I...
Chinese Lunar Calendar Year of the Rooster, Cockerel, or Chicken The Chinese year 4703 is the year of the rooster, and ran from 9th February 2005 to 28th January 2006.The Chinese Lunar Calendar runs in a...
Chinese Lunar Calendar Year of the Dog The Chinese year 4704 is the year of the dog, and runs from 29th January 2006 to 17th February 2007.The Chinese Lunar Calendar runs in a series of 12 year and 60 year...
Chinese Lunar Calendar Year of the Pig Boar or Hog The Chinese year 4705 is the year of the boar, and runs from 18th February 2007 to 6th February 2008.The Chinese Lunar Calendar runs in a series of 12 year...
The gemstones that correspond to the Chinese Zodiac are as follow YEAR OF THE GEMSTONE Rat Emerald Ox Lapis Lazuli Tiger Ruby Cat or Rabbit Sapphire Dragon Ruby Snake Opal Horse Topaz Goat ...