Silver Ounce 2022 Year of the Tiger, Coin from France

Coin	Silver Ounce 2022 Year of the Tiger

Like many other mints, Monnaie de Paris (the Paris Mint) issues coins in precious metals, having much higher intrinsic value than their face value. The one ounce (1 oz) silver coins are denominated as 20€ (Twenty Euro), and as such are only legal tender in France and not in the whole Eurozone - only the regular circulating coins from 1 Euro Cent to 2 Euro are legal tender in all member countries, while all other denominations are legal tender in the issuing country only.

Some of these coins are issued around the theme of the Chinese Lunar Calendar - a zodiac with a twelve-year cycle in which every year is associated with one of twelve different animals.

This coin is dedicated to the Chinese 2022 Year of the Tiger (1 February 2022 to 21 January 2023).

According to the Chinese zodiac, those born under the sign of the Tiger are considered to be particularly courageous, enthusiastic and powerful.

Mint	Paris Mint	Mint Mark	Cornucopia	Total Mintage	3,000

Obverse

The obverse of the coin features a circle above right representing a temple door with Chinese-style ornate handles and latch, on which the inscription RF stands for "République Française" - French Republic. This is surrounded by an ornate ring, below which a ribbon with the inscription CALENDRIER CHINOIS (Chinese Calendar).

The rest of the surface is divided into twelve uneven sectors, each representing one year in the cycle, with the year near the rim (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029), and depictions of the respective zodiac animals.

On two lines above left, the face value 20 EURO

Obverse Inscription	20 EURO RF CALENDRIER CHINOIS

Reverse

The reverse design depicts a tiger stepping through an ornate ring decorated with traditional Chinese motifs.

On the left, the Chinese character for tiger, 虎, in calligraphy by a famous artist, Xian Ying Hong.

Around below, the inscription 2022 ANNÉE DU TIGRE (2022 Year of the Tiger).

Near the rim below, on the left side of the tiger's foot, the Cornucopia privy mark of the Paris Mint. On its right side, the personal mark of the Chief Engraver of the mint Joaquin Jimenez - a small square whose upper left quarter is occupied by a smaller square - symbolising his initials JJ, plus a stylised rhinoceros head.

Reverse Inscription	2022 ANNÉE DU TIGRE 虎

Edge	Plain	Edge Inscription	None

Notes	Finish: proof, high relief. Packaging: in presentation box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Paris Mint SKU: 10041359530000.

See also

Coins issued by the Paris Mint to mark the Lunar Year of the Tiger 2022 include:
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof (€50), Year of the Tiger 2022
- 0.5 g Gold Proof (€5), Year of the Tiger 2022
- 1 oz Silver Proof (€20), Year of the Tiger 2022
- 22 g Silver Proof (€10), Year of the Tiger 2022
- 1/4 € AlBr, Year of the Tiger 2022

All (6) coins of type: Silver Ounce (1 oz)

Coin Name	Mintage	Legend
Silver Ounce 2020 Year of the Rat	2,500	20 EURO RF CALENDRIER CHINOIS
Silver Ounce 2021 Year of the Buffalo	3,000	20 EURO RF CALENDRIER CHINOIS
Silver Ounce 2022 Year of the Tiger	3,000	20 EURO RF CALENDRIER CHINOIS
Silver Ounce 2023 Year of the Rabbit	3,000	20 EURO RF CALENDRIER CHINOIS
Silver Ounce 2024 Year of the Dragon	4,000	20 EURO RF CALENDRIER CHINOIS
Silver Ounce 2025 Year of the Snake	3,000	20 EURO RF CALENDRIER CHINOIS

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Silver Ounce 2022 Year of the Tiger: Details

Country	France
Currency	Euro, France
Coin Type	Silver Ounce, Lunar
Issued	2022
Face Value	20 (x Euro, France)
Total Mintage	3,000
Current	Yes
Material	0.999 Silver
Technology	Milled (machine-made)
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size	37.0000 mm
Mass	31.1040 g
OCC ID	RMKG-OZAC-XMJJ-ENXQ

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Silver Ounce 2022 Year of the Tiger: Photos

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	2022 France Silver €20 Year of the Tiger HR Proof (Lunar) Copyright: APMEX Source
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	Coin, France, Silver Ounce 2022 Year of the Tiger Copyright: EMK Source
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Silver Ounce 2022 Year of the Tiger: Catalogue Reference IDs

Source	Reference ID
Krause, Standard Catalog of World Coins	France KM# 3099

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