Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Year 2012: Dragon Flower-Shaped Chinese Silver Coin

The year of Dragon is the 8th issue of the Flower-Shaped Lunar series hence its mintage remained lower as the earlier issues at 60,000 and as Proof strike.

Outer Cardboard Box that indicates Flower-Shaped on bottom right corner

Wooden Inner Case

Flower-Shaped Dragon coin fits tightly in the case

Certificate of Authenticity

2012 Silver Flower-Shaped Dragon Rev

2012 Silver Flower-Shaped Dragon Obv

Year 2012: Dragon Fan-Shaped Chinese Silver Coin

Year 2012 starts another lunar cycle for the fan-shaped series. In this series, the obverse of the coin depicts China's national emblem and it is in sync with the other Lunar Dragon issues by China Mint. Unlike the first series, this series is issued as Proof strike and with an increased mintage of 80,000.

Outer Cardboard Box which indicates 'Fan-Shaped' on the bottom right corner

Wooden Inner Case

Fan-Shaped coin fits in a customized slot

Certificate of Authenticity

2012 Silver Dragon Fan-Shaped Rev

2012 Silver Dragon Fan-Shaped Obv