2003 Canada $15 Sterling Silver Lunar Coin – Year of the Ram, Gold-Plated Cameo

This 2003 $15 coin from the Royal Canadian Mint celebrates the Year of the Ram. It's struck in sterling silver to proof quality, with a 24-karat gold-plated octagonal cameo of the ram at its centre, ringed by the other animals of the Chinese zodiac.

It comes as issued: in its capsule, in the Mint's red felt presentation case, with the red lunar outer box and a numbered certificate of authenticity in English, French and Chinese.

Collector Specifications

• Country: Canada
• Year: 2003
• Denomination: $15
• Composition: Sterling silver (92.5%) with 24-karat gold-plated cameo
• Weight: 34 g (31.45 g pure silver)
• Diameter: 40 mm
• Finish: Proof, with a gold-plated octagonal cameo
• Certificate: Numbered Royal Canadian Mint certificate of authenticity (English, French, Chinese)
• Packaging: Coin case + box (Excellent condition)
• Condition: Each coin is in its capsule in the original red felt RCM presentation case with outer box and numbered certificate. Both examples are photographed; any imperfections are visible in the listing photos
• Mintage: Limited to 68,888 worldwide (per certificate); 53,714 reported sold (dealer source)

Historical Significance

The coin is part of the Royal Canadian Mint's Chinese Lunar Calendar sterling silver series, which ran from 1998 to 2009 with one animal each year. The certificate sets the worldwide mintage limit for the 2003 Ram at 68,888.

Why We Love This One

The gold cameo against the bright sterling silver makes this one stand out in the series. The red felt presentation case is beautiful, and with the box and numbered certificate all here, it's a complete original set.

Please note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.