{"product_id":"2015-australia-perth-mint-postal-numismatic-cover-happy-chinese-new-year","title":"2015 Australia Perth Mint Postal Numismatic Cover | Happy Chinese New Year","description":"\u003cp\u003e2015 Australia Perth Mint Postal Numismatic Cover \u003cbr\u003eHappy Chinese New Year\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIssued in a Limited Edition of 8888 - this is 1189\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChinese New Year is one of the most important traditional holidays in China and is also celebrated around the world. Using the Chinese Lunar Calendar this year runs from 19 February 2015 to 7 February 2016. 2015 is the Year of the Goat, which is the eighth sign of the Chinese Zodiac and symbolises independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chinese lion dance is a form of traditional dance in Chinese culture dating back to the Han Dynasty (205 BCE to 220 CE) in China. The dance is performed during Chinese New Year and other traditional, cultural, and religious festivals and is thought to bring good luck and fortune.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Perth Mint and Australia Post are pleased to celebrate this traditional dance with a stunning Stamp and Coin Cover. The $1 coin is non circulating legal tender for Australia and the stamps issued in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse of the coin features a coloured representation of the Chinese lion dance. The design also features the Chinese character for ‘prosperity’ and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postal Numismatic Cover","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49759812452580,"sku":"RA-0014017_A","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9528\/7908\/files\/2015_chinesenyr_1a.jpg?v=1788310134","url":"https:\/\/roundaboutantiques.com.au\/products\/2015-australia-perth-mint-postal-numismatic-cover-happy-chinese-new-year","provider":"Roundabout Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}