Found this in New Zealand from an estate sale where the person who passed, was married to a Chinese lady and spent a bit of time in China and Asia Pacific.
I've searched EVERYWHERE I can think of and only found 1 other post depicting a similar presentation medallion set from the same year. - I won't post an external link here, but a google search of "2004 peoples bank of China 5 coin set" will likely lead you there.
So anyway, I thought I'd share this commemorative medal to see if anyone in this forum is familiar with China shanghai wooden box sets and would know more about why I can't find anything on these lunar medals that were apparently issued by the people's bank of China.
This medal (I'll say medal as it has no denomination and the description states its a commemorative medal) is 200g 99.9% silver.
I've found it almost impossible to track down another (80mm) 200g silver medal (without denomination) in the lunar series.
It also states it's from series 8 - but that doesn't really fit right, its certainly kept me curious. I really hope I don't find out its a counterfeit or something.
The attached certificate is translated below with photos
collection certificate
The Spring Festival is the most solemn and most solemn among Chinese people.
A lively traditional festival. 2005 is B
The Year of the Rooster. The rooster sings auspiciousness, good fortune for the New Year.
In order to welcome the coming Year of the Rooster, I
We hereby plan and issue the twelve zodiac commemorative medals
Series 8 - Rooster (Yiyou) Zodiac Commemorative Medal
A set, silver diameter 80 mm, solid wood packaging,
The design is novel and the workmanship is exquisite.
Limited edition of 8000 sets.
#8470;06100 Director of Shanghai Mint: Zhang Jianliao
Has anyone seen these before?
Posted 03/05/2023 04:45 am
