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1 oz Silver The mascot of Games of the XXIX Olympiad Beijing 2008
| Location | People`s Republic of China |
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| Year | 2008 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Central device features a colorized depiction of Huanhuan, the Olympic flame-themed Fuwa mascot of the Beijing 2008 Games, shown riding a bicycle in triathlon competition. The Chinese legend around the upper rim reads '第29届奥林匹克运动会吉祥物', and the Latin legend along the lower rim reads 'THE MASCOT OF THE GAMES OF THE XXIX OLYMPIAD'. The fineness and weight 'Ag999 1OZ' appear in the lower field, with the serial number '38' at the top and the Chinese sport designation '铁人三项' (triathlon) below the device. |
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| Reverse description | Central device depicts a dynamic figure of a footballer in mid-kick with a ball at his feet, backed by a stylized repetition of the figure suggesting motion. The official Beijing 2008 Olympic logo with the five-ring Olympic symbol appears to the lower left of the field. The mint name '上海造币厂' (Shanghai Mint) is inscribed along the lower rim. |
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| Reverse lettering | Beijing 2008 上海造币厂 |
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