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Third
Series of the Monkey King Colored Coins Issued by
China |
This is the 3rd set of colored gold and
silver cons issued by the People's Bank of China commemorating
the renowned classical Chinese literature "Pilgrimage
to the West", or better known as "Monkey King"
to the West. The coins depict characters and scenes from
the story. Written by Wu Ch'eng-en, it is based on a true
story about a Chinese monk, Xuan Zang, as he traveled to
the West to seeking the Sutra, the Buddhist holy book. Mingled
with Chinese fairy tales, legends, popular beliefs and monster
stories. It fallows Xuan Zang and his three disciples, one
of which Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, through their stormy
journey which is packed with actions and adventure.
The
complete set comprises 6 coins, 2 in gold and the other
4 in silver, all are legal tender of the People's Republic
of China, in proof quality and strict limited mintage.
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reverse design on the 1/2oz gold coin portrays
Chang'e subduing monster rabbit, and the face
value. |
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common obverse design is On The Scripture-seeking
Route to India, the title of the PRC and year
2005. |
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reverse design on the 1kg silver coin portrays
gain the lection, and the face value. |
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common obverse design is On The Scripture-seeking
Route to India, the title of the PRC and year
2005. |
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Sold
as a 2 Coin Set
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reverse designs on the 1oz silver coin portrays
The monkey King fighting with seven spiders,and
the face value. |
The
reverse designs on the 1oz silver coin portrays
The monkey King borrow fan three times from princess
TieShan,and the face value. |
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reverse design on the 5oz gold coin portrays triumph
over monsters in Biqiu, and the face value. |
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reverse design on the 5oz silver coin portrays
the monster lion subdued by Buddha Wenshu, and
the face value. |
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The
common obverse design is On The Scripture-seeking
Route to India, the title of the PRC and year
2005.
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| Face
value |
Weight
(oz.) |
Diameter
(mm) |
Shape |
Fineness |
Quality |
Mintage
(pieces) |
| 200 |
1/2 |
27mm |
Round |
99.9% |
Proof |
11,800pc. |
| 10 |
1 |
40mm |
Round |
99.9% |
Proof |
38,000pc. |
| 10 |
1 |
40mm |
Round |
99.9% |
Proof |
38,000pc. |
| 2,000 |
5 |
64mm
X 40mm |
Ingot |
99.9% |
Proof |
500pc. |
| 50 |
5 |
80mm
X 50mm |
Ingot |
99.9% |
Proof |
10,000pc. |
| 300 |
1kg. |
100 |
Round |
99.9% |
Proof |
5,000pc. |
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