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2011 Chinese Peking Opera Facial Mask Gold & Silver 3-Coin Set (Series II)
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2011 Chinese Peking Opera Facial Mask Gold & Silver 3-Coin Set (Series II)
Explore the artistry and symbolism of traditional Chinese theater with the 2011 Chinese Peking Opera Facial Mask Gold & Silver 3-Coin Set (Series II). Issued as the second installment in China's Peking Opera Facial Mask series, this colorful three-piece Proof set combines 1/4 troy ounce of .999 fine gold with two 1 troy ounce .999 fine silver coins. Each coin portrays a celebrated Peking Opera character through the elaborate facial-mask imagery associated with one of China's most recognizable performing arts traditions.
Peking Opera is renowned for combining music, singing, stylized movement, elaborate costumes, martial arts, and dramatic storytelling. Among its most distinctive visual elements are the boldly colored facial designs worn by performers. Rather than serving purely as decoration, different colors and patterns traditionally help communicate aspects of a character's identity and personality to the audience.
The Peking Opera Facial Mask commemorative series translated this centuries-old theatrical tradition into precious-metal coinage. Following Series I in 2010, the 2011 Series II introduced three additional characters: Guan Yu, Shan Xiongxin, and Lu Zhishen.
Set Features:
- Set includes three coins: one gold coin 1/4 troy oz (.999 fine gold), two silver coins (.999 fine silver)
- Produced by the Shenzhen Guobao Mint
- Proof finish
- Face value: gold coin - 100 Yuan, silver coins - 10 Yuan
- Coins come in a mint-issued box and accompanied by the certificates of authenticity.
- Obverse: Feature the national emblem of the People’s Republic of China, surrounded by traditional Chinese decorative elements incorporating auspicious clouds and Hai Shui Jiang Ya motifs.
- Reverse: Showcases a partially colorized Peking Opera facial mask representing a Lu Zhishen, Shan Xiongxin and Guan Yu.
Why Own the 2011 Peking Opera Facial Mask Set?
- Complete Series II Release: Includes all three precious-metal designs issued for the 2011 installment.
- Traditional Chinese Artistry: Features colorful interpretations of three celebrated Peking Opera characters.
- Limited Production: The gold issue was capped at 30,000 pieces, with 50,000 of each silver design.
- Distinctive Colorized Proofs: Combines detailed facial-mask artwork with premium Proof surfaces.
Bullion Exchanges is pleased to offer the 2011 Chinese Peking Opera Facial Mask Gold & Silver 3-Coin Set (Series II) to collectors of Chinese and world coinage. Combining precious metals with one of China's most distinctive performing arts traditions, this complete three-coin release offers an engaging way to expand a collection with a limited-mintage cultural series.
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