There are a total of 18 coins in the complete Beijing 2008 Olympics Coin Program, six in gold and twelve in silver. See Design Themes.

The common obverse design features the traditional paired "Chinese dragon" image, the emblem of the Games of XXIX Olympiad, the name of the country and the year 2008.

The reverse designs for the gold coins features athletic sports. The main figures in the designs derive from ancient Chinese traditional sports. Series II features swimming and weightlifting.

All the elements are embedded in the design presented in the form of traditional Chinese "Wa Dang" style. The edge of the coin and the edge of the "Wa Dang" design are perfectly overlapped, thus displaying a vivid combination of images. The reverse designs depict the true Chinese style, which represents the longtime sports history in Chinese culture, and conveys the unique Chinese culture.

The swimming design for the 1/3 oz. gold coin derives from the Dunhuang mural of "swimming" found in Cave No. 420 in the Dunhuang Grottoes in northwest China's Gansu Province. The figures in the mural are swimming freely and at ease while the image of fish represents and indicates the features of water.

The weightlifting design for the 1/3 oz. gold coin derives from the painting of Ming Dynasty about 600 years ago, depicting an ancient Chinese man lifting a stone weight. The figure in the design has a large body and strong muscles, implying heroic spirit.

The image on the reverse of the silver coins is distinctively different for each series of the collection. The silver coins, highlighted partially in color, express a swift and lively tone throughout the collection, and all 12 silver coins are 1 ounce of pure silver.

Series II features famous Chinese landmarks located around the host city, Beijing. The four design images include: The Great Wall of China, the Summer Palace, the Tibetan Tower of Beihai Park, and finally an image of a traditional courtyard dwelling in Beijing. These images are all closely associated with China and will undoubtedly be images seen and represented during the Beijing 2008 Olympics. The left side of the coin, about 1/3 of the area, is divided by the "Chinese traditional Ruyi" decoration, with colored designs on Chinese traditional pottery, glaze, lacquer ware, and blue/white porcelain.

The designs for the Precious Metal Commemorative Coins for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games aims to connote the theme of the Olympic Games; meanwhile, the designs take the form of images derived from Chinese history, folklore, culture and national heritage, reflecting the jubilant feelings of retrospect, joy, enthusiasm and expectation cherished by the Chinese people after the successful bid for the Olympic Games.

5 oz. Gold and 1 Kilo Silver Coins

Introducing The Official Commemorative 5 Ounce Gold Coin for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad.

Only a handful of the most fortunate collectors will have the opportunity to own one of these coins. The maximum mintage is only 2008 coins and fewer than 100 will be made available to U.S. collectors. The principle design on the obverse side of the coin features an artful blend of Chinese martial arts and the five Olympic rings. This may well be the ultimate collector coin of The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. This 5-ounce pure gold coin is housed in a spectacular display with a traditional jade lion guarding the gold coin within. The reverse incorporates the official emblem of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and the traditional paired twin dragons.

Introducing The Official Commemorative 1 Kilo Silver Coin for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad.

Chinese Silver Kilo coins have a history of being extremely popular and difficult to find after they quickly sell out. Minted in the highest quality, the China Mint has now added a new Silver Kilo coin to its prestigious list: The Official Beijing 2008 Olympic 1 Kilo Silver coin. Available now for a limited time, we expect this beautiful coin to sell out LONG before the Beijing Olympics start. All of the exciting details are below!

The obverse side features two very distinct ancient Chinese sporting images on the coin: At the bottom the coin features ancient Chinese dragon boat racing, with four muscular racers paddling their way to victory aboard the boat. At the top of the coin there is a pack of horses racing against each other. The obverse side of this coin is a striking blend of Chinese culture and competitive sporting, a perfect representation of the upcoming Beijing 2008 Olympics.

The reverse side of the coin features in Chinese script the saying "Peoples Republic of China". Featured prominently in the center of the coin is the official Beijing 2008 Olympic logo, surrounded by two ancient Chinese dragons intertwining and facing the logo.

The 1 Kilo Silver coin comes protected in a lacquered wooden display box emblazoned with the official Beijing 2008 Olympic logo and packaged in a sturdy red cardboard protector, also featuring the official Olympic logo. The denomination is 300 Yuan and the coin is accompanied with a certificate of authenticity. The year featured on the coin is 2008, and the coin itself is a full 1 kilogram of pure 99.9% silver with an extremely low mintage of 20,008 WORLDWIDE.

These exclusive coins can be purchased from authorized distributor Panda America.
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