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Auction: 312 - Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 1361

China - People´s Republic. 2008 Beijing Olympics 6-Coin Gold and Silver Set. Series I. The first set of a three set gold and silver series of coins made to commemorate the 2008 Beijing Olympics in China. The set is composed of 4 - 1 ounce silver coins and 2 - 1/3 ounce gold specimens. The silver coins are themed to traditional folk sports played by Chinese children. Featured designed include Goat Jumping, Shuttlecock Kicking, Kite Flying, and Hoop Rolling. All four examples are tie the design to a Chinese toy, integrated in color to the right side of the design. The two gold coins focus on sport, one depicting an ancient Chinese equestrian event archery. Both gold coins have been graded by NGC as PR70 Ultra Cameo - the finest designation awarded to coins. The set remains housed in its original box of issue and comes accompanied by 6 individual certificates of authenticity. [6] From the Waldman Collection.

Estimate
$1,300 to $1,500