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2007 $8 Fine Silver Chinese Coin : lot of 5
| Start Price |
USD 275.00 |
| Current Price |
USD 275.00 |
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| Start Time |
Monday, May 12, 2008 |
| End Time |
Monday, May 19, 2008 |
| Location |
Gainesville, FL |
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Description
You are bidding 2007 $8 Fine Silver Chinese Coin A first for the Royal Canadian Mint! This unique coin was inspired by the square-holed coins that came into use in China after 523 B.C. Many believe its round shape symbolized heaven while the square represented earth. These coins were cast from bronze and the holes enabled them to be strung on a cord with 1,000 coins forming the main purchasing unit in use at the time. As the Chinese began to immigrate to Canada during the late 1800's, they quickly proved their worth as capable, hardworking labourers who demanded very little of their employers. They made a significant contribution to the mining and railway industries and were excellent cooks, gardeners and launderers. However, with a language and culture that differed significantly from the European society that dominated 19th-century Canada, assimilation was difficult. Ever resourceful, the Chinese created their own communities and overcame their chronic shortage of funds by using the square-holed coins from their homeland as trade tokens. Reverse: Always highly symbolic, this distinctly Asian design brings blessings of good fortune (bat), prosperity (deer) and honour (dragon). Obverse: Effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt accompanied by Chinese characters that represent blessings, honour and longevity. Coin specification:Face Value: 8 dollarsMintage: 20,000Composition: 99.99 % silverWeight(g): 23.99Diameter(mm): 36.07Edge: PlainFinish: ProofSpecial Features: This coin has a square hole in the centre - a Royal Canadian Mint first! Packaging: Maroon display case with an insert which houses the encapsulated coin. Protected by a black beauty box. Sold out from the mint in 24 days. I will ship the coin world wide. The shipping and handling cost will be based upon the availability of the United States Post Service to the destination country. Bidder from the other countries can visit www.usps.com using 2.2 lbs as package weight to figure out the actual cost of the shipping. The insurance is required since I don’t refund once the coin was sent out from me and this is the only way to protect both the winner and myself. Paypal is the only payment method that I will accept. Payment has to be received in 2 days after the bid session finished. I will send the coin as soon as I receive the payment. Once the coin was sent, I will email the winner regarding the coin insurance tracking number. Thanks for visiting my ebay item. Own it today and begin to enjoy the beauty of the coin. Good luck and enjoy the bid.
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