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10 Yuan Beijing Olympics - Summer Palace
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
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| Year | 2008 |
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| Weight | 31.11 g |
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| Reverse description | Central field features a highly polished mirror proof background surrounded by a symmetrical decorative border composed of stylized traditional Chinese cloud and dragon motifs in relief, arranged in a square frame pattern evoking classical palace architecture. At the centre, the official Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics emblem — the 'Dancing Beijing' seal-script figure in white — is prominently displayed above the inscription 'Beijing 2008' and the five Olympic rings. The legend '中华人民共和国' (People's Republic of China) arcs along the upper rim, and the date '2008' appears at the base. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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China's 2008 Olympic commemorative program was one of the largest in modern numismatic history, spanning multiple series and dozens of individual issues across gold, silver, and base metal. This piece belongs to the cultural landmark subset, which paired Olympic branding with UNESCO World Heritage Sites rather than specific sporting events. The Summer Palace series drew particular collector interest domestically, where state-directed buying through the China Gold Coin Corporation kept secondary market premiums elevated well past the Games themselves.