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1988 China 5 oz Gold Lunar Dragon 500 Yuan Proof

1988 China 5 oz Gold Lunar Dragon 500 Yuan Proof


5.0000 troy oz .999 1988 Proof

This beautiful coin is part of the China Lunar Series. The series began in 1981 with gold and silver coin. This coin has a limited mintage of only 3,000 pieces.

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Coin highlights

  • Contains 5 oz of .999 fine gold.
  • Worldwide mintage of 3,000.
  • Coins come in protective plastic.
  • Obverse: Depicts the Badaling building of the Great Wall of China and year of mintage.
  • Reverse: Features three dragons surrounding an orb with four dragons surrounding them.
  • Sovereign coin backed by the Chinese government. This is one of the most spectacular dragon coins for your collection. Add the 1988 Dragon coin to your cart today! Chinese Gold Lunar CoinsThe Lunar series features several different designs, sizes and shapes every year to celebrate the New Year. Along with the traditional round coin, this series has flower and fan shaped coins. This series includes gold, silver and platinum coins which are legal tender of the People's Republic of China. These commemorative coins all have a limited mintage and celebrate this year's lunar dragon.

Specifications

Country United Kingdom
Year 1988
Grade Proof
Legal-tender face value 500 Yuan
Metal Gold
Weight 5.0000 troy oz
Purity .999
Diameter 60 mm

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