Silver Dog, a commemorative coin for the Year of the Dog, was issued by the People's Bank of China in 20 18 to commemorate the traditional lunar year of the dog in China. The design of Silver Dog is inspired by the implication of dogs in China traditional culture, which represents kindness, loyalty, courage and loyalty.

2. Meaning

The moral of the silver dog is mainly reflected in the qualities it represents, namely loyalty, courage and kindness.

First of all, loyalty is one of the most remarkable qualities of dogs. They are loyal to their masters and never give up. Therefore, the silver dog, as a mascot representing loyalty, conveys people's respect and admiration for this quality.

Secondly, bravery is another important quality that Silver Dog wants to express. Although dogs are small in size, people admire their brave spirit and fearless courage. Therefore, the brave spirit conveyed by the silver dog is not only a symbol of the Lunar Year of the Dog, but also a tribute to the brave people of China.

Finally, one of the qualities that silver dogs represent is kindness. Dogs are gentle and have unconditional love and trust for human beings. This kind quality is something we should learn, and the design of silver dog also highlights the importance of this quality in China culture.

3. Cultural significance

In China culture, the dog has always been an important animal image. The Year of the Dog is also one of the twelve zodiac signs in the traditional lunar calendar in China. Dogs are not only good companions, guards and hunters in the family, but also can be used in the war. In different regions and countries, people have different degrees of worship and reverence for dogs, but it is a respected animal image all over the world. Therefore, in China culture, the worship and admiration for the animal image of the dog also reflects our respect for this quality.

4. Collection value

Due to the limited circulation, the collection value of silver dogs is relatively high. Silver dog is not only a commemorative coin representing the Year of the Dog, but also a cultural symbol representing loyalty, courage and kindness. Therefore, the improvement and preservation of the collection value of silver dogs has always been one of the topics of concern. From the historical data, the collection value of silver dogs has steadily increased in the market, so silver dogs can also be collected as investments.