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February 13, 2003
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Byline: Daniel Webster

Canada is among the first countries to strike a coin celebrating the Year of the Sheep in the Chinese lunar calendar. The Royal Canadian Mint began marking the lunar calendar in 1998.

The 2003 coin, designed by Harvey Chan, is struck in sterling silver with carat gold-covered cameo showing a stylized sheep. The other symbols of the 12-year cycle circle the gold cameo.

The mint noted that among those born in the year of the sheep are singer Joni Mitchell and actress Pam Anderson.

The mint will strike 68,888 coins and offer them in a red velvet box. Price is $55.55.

Queries go to the mint at 1-800-268-6468 ...

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