Why buy this 4-Layer Antiqued 2020 Solomon Islands $10 100 g Silver Forbidden City?
Beijing's imperial palace, known as the Forbidden City, was built in the early 15th century. Consisting of nearly 1000 buildings, up until 1912, it served as the home of Chinese emperors, the last of whom abandoned it. The site has been a museum since 1925 and earned World Heritage Site status in 1987. This coin was issued to celebrate 600 years since the completion of its construction. It has a unique antique finish executed with a 4-layer technique. That technique creates a stunning 3-D effect. Struck from 100 g of .999 fine silver, the domed coin is part of a mintage of just 999 pieces. It will arrive in GEM Brilliant Uncirculated condition.
Stunning Forbidden City Design
On the obverse is Ian Rank-Broadley's famous right-side portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This image has been featuring on coins for over two decades. The monarch wears a tiara and earrings. Her name, "ELIZABETH II," and the name of the issuing country, "SOLOMON ISLANDS," flank the portrait on the rim. Additional rim inscriptions note the coin's weight, "100 G," purity, "AG 999," and face value, "$10."
The reverse replicates the architecture of the imperial Palace. At the center is a dragon, an important and friendly creature in Chinese culture. Inscriptions on this face note the name of the coin, "FORBIDDEN CITY," and the date, "2020."
Add this 2020 $10 Solomon Islands 100 g Silver 4-Layer Antiqued Forbidden City to your collection today.
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