Why order this 3-Piece: 2022 China New Year Celebration Panda Ultra High Relief 88g/888g Silver + 88g Gold Proof Set?
Be a part of the Shanghai Mint's celebration of the Chinese New Year with this three piece set. All three of these proofs are part of a limited mintage, with the gold piece being one of just 88 of its kind. The stunning imagery on the reverse is rich in symbolism, and the proofs' designs are executed in ultra high relief.
- The non-denominated proofs in this set were struck at the Shanghai Mint.
- The proofs in this set were struck from 888 gm of .999 fine silver, 88 gm of .999 fine silver, and 88 gm of .999 fine gold.
- The gold proof is part of a mintage of just 88 pieces, while the 888 g silver piece is one of 188 pieces and the 88 g silver proof is one of 888 pieces.
- These proofs were struck in ultra high relief.
- The reverse faces are concave.
- These proofs were issued in celebration of the Chinese New Year.
- The Chinese New Year is one of the country's most important holiday.
- Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) graded each piece Proof 70.
- NGC certified each proof Ultra Cameo (UC) and First Day of Issue (FDI).
Magnificent Dancing Dragon and Panda Design
Obverse: The obverse features one of Beijing's most famous landmarks, the Hal of Prayer for Abundant Harvests. The building stands in the Temple of Heaven. The date, "2022," is noted at the bottom of this face.
Reverse: On the reverse are three symbols associated with the holiday and the issuing nation. They are a dancing dragon, which performs at many of the celebrations, an adult panda, an iconic symbol of China, and the Chinese "Fu" symbol, which is displayed prominently during the holiday. A rim frame encircles these images. In it are a Chinese inscription, the name of the medal, "CHINESE NEW YEAR PANDA," and the proof's respective weight and purity.
Flawless PF70 UC FDI
Each piece in this set earned Numismatic Guaranty Corporation's (NGC's) highest grade, Proof 70. That grade is only given to pieces that appear perfect as seen under 5x magnification. Each piece was also certified Ultra Cameo (UC) and First Day of Issue (FDI). The UC designation credits a piece for exhibiting sharp contrasts between heavily frosted devices and deeply mirrored fields, while the FDI certification means that the piece was submitted for grading within 24 hours of its official mint release. Each proof also arrives in a presentation case along with a story card and numbered certificate of authenticity.
Don't miss your chance to own this 3-Piece: Ultra High Relief 2022 China New Year Celebration Panda 88g/888g Silver + 88g Gold Proof Set.
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