Welcome to Beijing Commemorative Medallion 2008 Olympics Coin

Rare version of the Beijing coins! Most surviving coins are of the 5 mascots.

Welcome to Beijing Commemorative Medallion 2008 Olympics, of the XXIX Olympics in Beijing, 2008.

This gold-plated coin is in perfect condition. All original documentation and packaging is included. This is a limited edition piece. The English version of the certificate reads as follows: The "Welcome-to-Beijing" Commemorative Medallion is made under authorization of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad. This gold-plated copper commemorative medallion with a diameter 50mm is made by coinage technique. Its front side includes images of the emblem for the XXIX Olympiad, the National Stadium (Bird's Nest" as well as the text that reads "the XXIX Olympiad" and "Welcome to Beijing" in both Chinese and English. Its back carries images of the emblem for the XXIX Olympiad, the Temple of Heaven and the pattern of steel structure of the National Stadium (Bird's Next). Innovatively designed and made with advanced technique, this unique medallion carries an anti-counterfeit label for the Beijing 2008 Official Licensed Product and has a limited circulation of 100,000 pieces that have been serially numbered.