2020 China 1 oz Gold Azure Dragon Vault Protector NGC PF70-FDI Ultra Rare signed. FIRST DAY OF ISSUE HAND-SIGNED by the medal’s designer Song Fei. Just 200 one-ounce gold proofs was minted. Secure the Azure Dragon of the East – China’s Legendary Symbol of Spring. According to ancient Chinese folklore that dates back more than 6,000 years, there are four mythological creatures that protect the world. Each stands guard in four directions of the compass – North, South, East and West – and represents a different season. Now these fabled beasts are ready protect your collection thanks to a new series from China entitled the Four Guardians of China Vault Protector Series. A Stunning Design of Good Fortune. The second release in the series depicts the Azure Dragon (Qing Long) of the East, the representation of Spring. According to Chinese folklore, the Azure Dragon controls the movement of the stars and creates the division of the sky and the earth. In addition, this holy beast’s element is wood. In this three-piece set you can acquire the one-ounce and five-ounce pieces struck in 99.9% silver and the one-ounce gold piece struck in 99.9% gold. These 2020-dated medals also pay tribute to China’s Vault Protector coins – classic “cash” coins that were round with square holes in the center. They were hung with silk in both personal and government vaults as a way to protect wealth against disaster and to ensure the favor of the gods. These pieces are the work of China Mint coin designer Song Fei and depict the Azure Dragon as it coils around the center square. The creature’s deeply recessed stripes, fangs and teeth are among the brightly polished surfaces that offer a sharp contrast to the frosty images in the body and head area. The effect is stunning and a little terrifying – but have no fear; dragons are a sign of good fortune. The obverse features a section of the Great Wall of China. Expertly Crafted Proof Masterpieces. These modern-day cash coins are larger versions of the ancient originals. What’s more, each piece available in this offer has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) as being in flawless Proof-70 Ultra Cameo (PF70UC) condition, a distinction that means these perfectly-graded proofs have ZERO imperfections – showing all features and fields exactly as the engraver and mint intended. To top it off, each piece will come sealed in an acrylic holder and encapsulated with a label personally signed by the artist who created these designs, China Mint coin designer Song Fei. Just 1,888 one-ounce silver proofs, 500 five-ounce silver proofs and 200 one-ounce gold proofs will be minted – and only a limited number of flawless FDI proofs are available sealed with hand-signed labels. The second release in what is already an immensely popular series, we expect these proofs to fly out of here. Don’t miss out; get the latest release in the series now while you still can! SECOND RELEASE IN A NEW SERIES. These medals are the second releases in a four-part series that honors the Four Guardians of China with individual Vault Protector Proofs – classic round “cash” coins with square holes in the center. These pieces depict the Azure Dragon as it coils around the center square. The common obverse features a section of the Great Wall of China. STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER. Each silver proof was struck in highly pure 99.9% fine silver. The one-ounce piece measures 40 mm in diameter and the five-ounce piece measures 70 mm in diameter. The one-ounce gold proof was struck in 99.9% fine gold and measures 32 mm in diameter. PERFECT PROOF CONDITION. Each piece in your 2020 China Silver & Gold Azure Dragon of the East Vault Protector Three-Piece Set has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) in perfect Proof-70 Ultra Cameo (PF70UC) condition. KEY FIRST DAY OF ISSUE CERTIFICATION. NGC has certified that these pieces are First Day of Issue (FDI) medals, independent authentication that they were released by the mint during the premier day of the series’ issue. HAND-SIGNED BY COIN’S DESIGNER. These Azure Dragon of the East Vault Protectors will come sealed in acrylic holders and encapsulated with labels personally signed by the medal’s designer Song Fei. LOW LIMITED EDITION. Just 200 one-ounce gold proofs will be minted. Secure the 2020 China Silver & Gold Azure Dragon of the East Vault Protector Three-Piece now in flawless First Day of Issue condition & encapsulated with labels signed by designer Song Fei. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Bullion\Gold\Coins”. The seller is “cclarkson” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Composition: Gold
- Year: 2020
- Strike Type: Proof
- Grade: PR 70
- Precious Metal Content per Unit: 1 oz
- Country/Region of Manufacture: China
- Certification: NGC
