2008 5 oz Chinese Beijing Olympics Proof Gold Coin (w/Box & COA)

2008 5 oz Chinese Beijing Olympics Proof Gold Coin (w/Box & COA)

We're happy to offer this 2008 5 oz Chinese Beijing Olympics Proof Gold Coin here at Bullion Exchanges. This gold Beijing Olympics coin was struck by the China Mint and is made with 5 troy ounces of .999 fine gold. When you buy this gold coin, it arrives with a lovely display case that includes a dragon statue! Buy this 2008 5 oz Chinese Beijing Olympics Proof Gold Coin (w/Box and Display COA) as a wonderful gift for any athlete or Olympics fan.

The 2008 Olympics took place in Beijing, China from August 8-24th. During this event, almost 11,000 athletes participated in the summer games consisting of 28 sports and 302 events. This gold coin was struck to commemorate this event as it was the first time China hosted the Summer Olympics. The official logo for the 2008 Games was titled the “Dancing Beijing”, which is designed after the calligraphic version of the Chinese character "jing" to pay homage to the host city. China won most of the gold medals that year and the US came second in gold medal tally despite winning the highest amount of medals overall. The next Olympics China will host is planned to be the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022.

The obverse features the traditional paired Chinese Dragon image along with the red “Dancing Beijing” logo of the Summer Olympic Games, the XXIX Olympiad, and the year of mintage. Around the top of the border is the Chinese lettering for “The People’s Republic of China”.

The reverse displays five of the major Summer Olympics events with the Olympic rings in the background. The top of the coin contains Chinese characters that translate to  “Games of the XXIX Olympiad”. The denomination is inscribed at the bottom.

Coin Specifications:

• Made with .999 fine gold and weighs 5 troy ounces
• Struck by the China Mint in honor of the 2008 Beijing Olympics
• Face value of 2000 Yuans backed by the Chinese Government
• Coin arrives with the mint-issued box and Certificate of Authenticity
• Obverse: Displays the logo for the 2008 Beijing Olympics with the traditional double dragon design. Inscriptions: “中华人民共和国” which translates to “The People’s Republic of China” and the year of mintage.
• Reverse: Showcases five athletes participating in sporting events for the Summer Olympics. One athlete is mid-dive, another is boxing, one is playing volleyball, and the final two are competing in track. Inscriptions include the Chinese characters that translate to “Games of the XXIX Olympiad and the denomination, “2000 元”.

This incredible 2008 5 oz Chinese Beijing Olympics Proof Gold Coin (w/Box and Display COA) is a great addition for any gold collection, especially if you love coins and want to quickly bolster your portfolio with gold. For more massive gold products, you might consider adding the 2013 1 kilo Chinese Proof Gold Panda and 100 gram Chinese Bank of Ningbo Year of the Mouse Gold Bar to your shopping cart! After you place your order, Bullion Exchanges will carefully wrap, package, and ship your item(s) to you in discreet packaging. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of our customer service representatives during our business hours.