Artefacts

Beijing 2008, 300 yuan. China. Series 2. Dragon boat and Games' emblem.

Obverse

Games' emblem surrounded by the traditional paired Chinese dragon. Caption (Chinese): "People's Republic of China ; 2008".

Reverse

At the top, pack of horses racing against each other. On the lower left, ancient Chinese dragon boat racing, with four muscular racers paddling their way to victory aboard the boat. On the lower right, caption (Chinese): "29th Summer Olympic Games ; 300 Yuan".

Materials

silver 999

Colors

red, silver

Dimension

ø Sans capsule: 100.15 x 12.65 mm, Sans capsule: 1003 g