The Year of the Tiger one thousand dollar gold coin was struck in 1986. The reverse of
this coin, designed by Elizabeth Haddon-Care, has a tiger in the centre of the coin with the legend
HONG KONG 1986. The design also incorporates the Chinese symbol of the Year of the Tiger. The obverse
features the Arnold Machin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, crowned and right facing and is surrounded by the
legend QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND 1986. The designs of each animal varies year to year. There was also a gold proof coin struck the same year.The Year of the Tiger is part of the Chinese lunar calendar. It is
used for festive occasions including the Chinese New Year, which falls between late January and early February. The twelve
animal signs derive from Chinese folklore as a method for naming the years. The animals follow one another in an established
order and are repeated every twelve years. The Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog
and Pig. Each animal has unique characteristics and people born in that particular year are believed to take on these characteristics.
The Year of the Tiger was last celebrated in 2010.
People from this year are born leaders, who walk and talk assertively and inspire respect. They are courageous and energetic,
love a challenge or competition and are prepared to take risks. They are hungry for excitement and crave attention. They
can also be rebellious, short-tempered and outspoken, preferring to give orders rather than take them, which often leads
to conflict. Tiger people may appear calm but there is often a hidden aggressiveness, but they can also be sensitive, humorous
and capable of great generosity and love. There is never a dull moment with a Tiger. Tiger Years: 1902, 1914, 1926, 1938,
1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
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