CIBC is the only bank in Canada providing special, festive coins for
the Lunar New Year
TORONTO, Feb. 2, 2016 /CNW/ - Looking for gift ideas for
the Lunar New Year? CIBC (TSX:
CM) (NYSE: CM) has five special, limited edition Year of the Monkey
collector coins to help you wish good luck, prosperity and
happiness to family or friends in the coming year.
Chinese New Year, also known as
the Spring Festival or the Lunar New
Year, is a seven-day festival celebrated by those of Chinese
descent and by many others across the world. According to the
Chinese zodiac, 2016 is the Year of the Monkey, which begins on
Feb. 8. People born in a Year of the Monkey are said to be
witty, intelligent and mischievous.
"The celebration of the Lunar New
Year is the most significant holiday in Chinese culture and
CIBC is proud to celebrate alongside millions of Canadians by
marking the Year of the Monkey with our special commemorative
coins," says Steve Ho,
Vice-President, Retail Banking, CIBC. "On behalf of the CIBC Team,
we wish everyone a very happy Chinese New
Year."
CIBC is the only bank distributing Chinese New Year coins in Canada from the Royal Canadian Mint and the
New Zealand Mint. They include: three 1 ounce fine silver coins,
one ½ ounce fine silver coin, and one 18-karat pure gold coin, all
of which display the monkey showcasing its many personality traits.
Customers may order the coins online or at any CIBC branch for
pick-up or home delivery.
Four of the coins, produced by the Royal Canadian Mint,
include:
- ½ oz Fine Silver Coin - Year of the Monkey
- This fine silver coin captures the monkey's charismatic
personality, a trait for which it is most commonly
associated.
- Face value: $10
- Artists: Simon Ng (reverse) and
Susanna Blunt (obverse)
- Retail price: $39.88
- Worldwide Mintage: 15,888
- 1 oz Fine Silver Coin - Year of the Monkey
- This fine silver coin shows the monkey's playful attitude. The
monkey is highly social – often seen as the ultimate inventor,
motivator and schemer.
- Face value: $15
- Artists: Aries Cheung (reverse) and Susanna Blunt (obverse)
- Worldwide Mintage: 18,888
- Retail price: $98.88
- 1 oz Fine Silver Lunar Lotus Coin - Year of the Monkey
- Those born in the year of the monkey are said to be highly
intelligent and prosperous individuals. This uniquely shaped fine
silver coin depicts the monkey's magnetic personality.
- Face value: $15
- Artists: Three Degrees Creative Group (reverse) and
Susanna Blunt (obverse)
- Retail price: $98.88
- Worldwide Mintage: 18,888
- 18-Karat Gold Coin - Year of the Monkey
- According to Chinese zodiac, gold is said to be a lucky colour
for those born in a year of the monkey. This pure gold coin depicts
the always sociable monkey, often seen 'swinging' from one
group of friends to another, attracting a social following due to
their charm and energy.
- Face Value: $150
- Artists: Aries Cheung (reverse) and Susanna Blunt (obverse)
- Retail price: $688.88
- Worldwide Mintage: 2,500
The coin below is produced by the New Zealand Mint:
- 1 oz Fine Silver Coin - Year of the Monkey
- This engraved fine silver coin shows off the monkey's
positive sense of humour and enchanting personality.
- Face Value: $2
- Retail price: $98.88
- Worldwide Mintage: 10,000
About CIBC
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financial institution with 11 million personal banking and business
clients. Through our three major business units - Retail and
Business Banking, Wealth Management and Capital Markets - CIBC
offers a full range of products and services through its
comprehensive electronic banking network, branches and offices
across Canada with offices in the United
States and around the world. You can find other news releases
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SOURCE Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce