UK 8 KILO GOLD PROOF COIN
Lunar Year of the Tiger
The King of Beasts
An exclusive 8kg gold proof coin to celebrate the Year of the Tiger as part of its Masterworks coin range and popular Shēngxiào collection. The 8kg gold proof coin featuring a design to celebrate Chinese New Year is a one-of-a-kind collector’s item made using a combination of traditional skills and innovative technology and is the largest coin ever produced as part of The Royal Mint’s Shēngxiào collection.
A Symbol of Wealth
The coin design depicts the tiger face on, and its Chinese character positioned to the right. When inspecting the design closely an additional Chinese character can be seen on the tiger’s forehead. It represents the Chinese character for king – ‘王’ – which is said to originate from the pattern on the tiger’s head. The weight of the coin, 8kg, was selected due to the number 8 being considered the luckiest number in Chinese culture and one associated with wealth and prosperous.
“ Combining centuries of British craftsmanship and artistic skills with Chinese tradition … We are thrilled to introduce the first ever 8kg coin as part of the collection celebrating the Year of the Tiger. An unique works of art for collectors, exclusively from The Royal Mint ”
— CLARE MACLENNAN, DIVISIONAL DIRECTOR OF COMMEMORATIVE COINS
Creating the king
The Only Official UK Coin to Mark the Year of the Tiger
The Lunar Year of the Tiger 8kg coin blends elements of traditional British design and craftsmanship with ancient Chinese culture.
Over 200 Hours of Engraving
The impressive 8kg gold proof coin was created by a team of master craftspeople at The Royal Mint, using traditional minting skills alongside the latest innovative technology. Modern techniques are called upon in the beginning with engraving machines being used to carefully cut the design onto the 8kg coin over a period of 200 hours.
The Significance of the Number 8
The coins weight of 8kg coincides with the number 8 being considered one of the luckiest numbers in Chinese culture and one associated with wealth and prosperous. In addition, the coin design depicts the tiger in an impressive dramatic twisting pose, which is difficult to achieve on a coin, and the Chinese character of tiger to the right of the tigers forehead.
The coin design is a beautiful fusion of British craftsmanship and Chinese tradition featuring the tiger prominently in the centre of the design, The Royal Mint’s Shēngxiào Collection is a celebration of the UK’s diverse multi-cultural society, lending a unique British angle to this ancient custom.
Fortune Favors the Brave
The tiger is considered one of the most beloved and respected creatures in Chinese culture. Characteristically brave and unyielding, the tiger is one of the most significant symbols in Chinese culture. Hailed for symbolising power, strength, and bravery, the animal also represents majesty and righteousness. Speak to a specialist today to capture this once-in-alifetime opportunity.
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