China 10 yuan Lunar Calendar Year of the Rat Flower Shape PR69 PCGS Ag coin 2008

The China 10 Yuan Lunar Calendar Year of the Rat flower-shaped silver coin 2008 is a distinctive and highly artistic issue from China’s modern Lunar Calendar series. Issued by the People’s Republic of China in 2008 with a face value of 10 yuan, this coin celebrates the Year of the Rat — the first sign of the Chinese zodiac, symbolizing intelligence, adaptability, resourcefulness, and new beginnings. The elegant flower-shaped format adds originality and visual charm, setting this coin apart from traditional round lunar issues.

The reverse depicts two lively rats captured in motion, each holding a round fruit or nut, symbolizing abundance, cleverness, and prosperity. Fine engraving highlights the animals’ smooth bodies, alert eyes, whiskers, long curved tails, and natural poses. Above them, a flowering branch with leaves and fruit arches gracefully across the field, reinforcing themes of fertility and renewal. The denomination “10 元” appears clearly, accompanied by Chinese characters identifying the Year of the Rat, all framed by the softly contoured flower-shaped border and mirrored proof fields.

The obverse features a stylized zodiac medallion design with a decorative rat motif at the center, surrounded by intricate floral patterns, leaves, and ornamental textures that follow the flower-shaped outline. Chinese inscriptions identify the issuing country, with the date “2008” positioned below.

Struck in silver with a proof finish and certified by PCGS as PR69 DCAM, this coin combines innovative shape, rich symbolism, and exceptional craftsmanship, making it an appealing choice for lunar and modern Chinese coin collectors.

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