National Day Series of Modern Chinese Gold and Silver Coins

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By:Haomin Chen

The theme of National Day is one of the most important subjects in modern Chinese gold and silver coins. On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, this article only lists the previous issues of National Day special gold and silver coins for the appreciation of collectors.

At the beginning of reform and opening-up, in order to earn foreign exchange through export, the People's Bank of China issued the first set of gold coins commemorating the 30th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1979. Since then, the People's Bank of China has pioneered the issuance of gold coins in contemporary China. At the same time, it has also become the founder of the commemorative theme of the founding of the People's Republic of China, The front of the gold coin set is the national emblem of the People's Republic of China. The theme is marked below the national emblem: the 30th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, 1949-1979. The designs on the back are Beijing's political landmarks: Tiananmen、 the Great Hall of the People、 the Monument to the People's Heroes 、Chairman Mao's Memorial Hall, with a face value of 400 yuan. The set of gold coins is  elaborate designed and carefully carved by Wang Fude, Chen Jian and Luo Yonghui etc,who are the national masters of Shenyang Mint, 、Shanghai Mint. Up to this day, it is still amazing while reading the coins in details, It is worthy of being a classic masterpiece in the history of modern Chinese gold coins.

In 1989, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, To commemorate this important theme ,the People's Bank of China issued a series of commemorative coins of gold and silver for the National Day. This set of commemorative coins is divided into two gold coins and two silver coins. Among them, the large size of gold coins is 20 ounces unprecedented, It was quite shocking at that time which shows the importance of this theme. The coin has a diameter of 90 mm and is based on Dong Xiwen's classic oil painting "The Founding of the People's Republic of China". Its front design is the national emblem of the People's Republic of China, with the theme above it: "The 40th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China". Under the national emblem are fireworks and the spectacle of celebrating the National Day of the compatriots of all nationalities, as well as "1949-1989". The coin is issued globally, mintage only 100 pieces. Basically deposited in the hands of major collectors around the world, It is the most respected and precious national day commemorative coin ever issued. Each gold coin has a unique issuance number on the edge, with exquisite brocade wooden box packaging and unique card certificate.
  
Another gold coin is 1/4 ounce, small but delicate, with the pattern of Tiananmen, a pair of flying cranes above, happy and peaceful. The silver coins are 27 grams X1 pairs, one is the dove of peace and the Great Hall of the People, and the other is the eagle flying on the Great Wall, which is a metaphor for peace and development.

1999 is the 50th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. On the occasion of the 50 celebration, the People's Bank of China grand issued a series of precious metal commemorative coins. Among them, gold coins are 5 ounces and 1/2 ounces each, silver coins are 5 ouncesx1 piece, 1 ounce x 3 pieces, For the first time the whole set of commemorative coins was sold in the form of volume-determined the output.5 ounces of gold coins and silver coins are rectangular shapes. The picture is Dong Xiwen's classic oil painting "The Founding of the People's Republic of China", and the outer margin is ingeniously decorated with picture frames. It's like enjoying a miniature version of a national treasure painting.The "99" number is hidden under the flowers in the lower right corner of the pattern.

A quarter of an ounce of gold coins features are the Great Wall, Chinese totem pillar, modern cities and flying pigeons.Imprinting English on the edge teeth，This kind of rolling process is the first example of precious metal coins in modern China. One ounce of X3 sets of silver coins, the main designs are the sea, land and air forces, national unity map, extraordinary achievements map, the whole set of gold and silver coin positive design in the middle of the "50" artistic shape, year number, and the theme text: "The 50th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China".

2009 is the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, 60 years in Chinese culture as a cycle of sixty years;, on the occasion of this special moment, the People's Bank of China issued a series of precious metal commemorative coins, a total of three gold coins, two silver coins, of which the weight of large-scale gold and silver coins are 1 kilogram, It is the most weight of the theme of National Day in the past years., the same pattern of gold and silver coins, the picture reflects the industry and agriculture since the founding of the People's Republic of China 60 years. Great achievements have been made in sports, transportation and science, of which only 100 gold coins have been issued. Five ounces of gold coins and one ounce of silver coins are also of the same design, both without borders. The design shows the city buildings, high-speed trains 、bridges and shape of blooming flowers. The pattern of 1/4 ounce gold coins is the same as that of kilograms of gold and silver coins. The front pattern is the national emblem, the country name and the year number.

The national day series of precious metal commemorative coins due to their important subjects,Highly embody the national image and political needs. strict overall selection of materials、 perfect design and strive for excellent craftwork with high investment value and artistic appreciation value, It is an indispensable collection target for gold and silver coin collectors. As the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China is approaching, The People's Bank of China will live up to expectations and present another group of beautiful National Day gold and silver coins for collectors. Let's wait-and-see, the time will tell.

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