Artefacts

Beijing 2008, set of 10 and 150 yuan coins. China. Series 2. Chinese monuments and Games' emblem.

Obverse

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

Reverse

Chinese monument, Ruyi scepter and, on the left, Chinese colored lacquer ware on the silver coins. Chinese ancient sport and pictogramme on the gold coins. Caption (Chinese) : "29th Summer Olympic Games".

Materials

silver 999, wood, gold 999

Colors

silver, beige, multi coloured, yellow, maroon/burgundy

Dimension

3.7 x 22 x 15 cm, 719 g