Artefacts

Beijing 2008, set of 10 and 150 yuan coins. China. Series 3. Chinese arts and Games' emblem.

Obverse

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

Reverse

Depiction of traditional Chinese arts, traditional chinese window lattice, Chinese colored lacquer accessories on the silver coins. Chinese ancient sport and pictogramme on the gold coins. Caption (Chinese) : "29th Summer Olympic Games".

Materials

gold 999, silver 999, wood

Colors

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

Dimension

3.7 x 22 x 15 cm, 719 g