2020 China 1 Oz Silver Water Dragon Dollar  Restrike PU

Mintage: 5,000 pieces worldwide

The 6th coin from the new 8 coin series, China's Most Valuable Vintage Coin Series.

This iconic design was a Dragon Pattern Dollar from the final period of the Chinese Empire and the Qing (Ch’ing) Dynasty. The Central Mint in Tientsin – operated by the Board of Revenue in Peking – minted a multitude of coinage types in the later portion of the Empire, in an attempt to unify the currency system of China. Unfortunately, China’s administrative disorganization inhibited the reforms from gaining traction and thus many of the designs including this one never made it to the light of being in circulation.

The obverse design features a fearsome Asian serpentine Dragon flying over a depiction of the sea. The fiery pearl and cloud wisps invoke the powerful nature of the creature and the design has been given the nickname of 水龙 (shui long or translated in English water dragon). The upper legend states: “Made during the reign of Hsuen Tung” with seven-pointed rosettes and floral bursts found in the outer design, with the denomination of “$1” found at six o’clock.

The reverse features four Manchu characters, floral bursts at three and nine o’clock, with two Chinese characters stating “1 Yuan.” The four central characters denote: “Great Ch’ing (Dynasty) Silver Coin.”

Limited mintage of 5,000 coins

For the first time ever, a Chinese mint will laser etch the year, weight and purity on the rim of the coin. Limited mintage of 5,000 coins of each design, the reborn classic will be a striking addition to any collection!

Coin Highlight:

• Contains 1 oz of .999 fine Silver
• Plain Edge with the year, weight and purity laser etched in the rim
• Limited mintage of 5,000 coins
• The first release saw strong collector demand and premium appreciation
• One of the most valuable and sought-after Chinese numismatic designs

Each coin comes in original pacaging (plastic capsule and sealed mint plastic bag) to protect its beautiful design.