First Yellow Gold
Lunar Medals of the HKSAR with Everlasting Value
2021 is the Year
of the Golden Ox, which occurs only once in every 60 years.
The ox is not only an epitome of dedication, but also a
symbol of bull market and booming economy. To celebrate the
Year of the Ox, the famous Royal Mint has proudly issued the
“Hong Kong Year of the Ox Gold Proof Medals” in limited
worldwide edition! Sequels to the first yellow gold lunar
medal series of the HKSAR, these lucky medals sparkle with
the supreme nobleness of pure yellow gold! The Victoria
Harbour design on the reverse captures absolute splendour of
Hong Kong as the “Pearl of the Orient” and a world-leading
financial centre. Capturing the very essence of Hong Kong’s
spirit, these are true treasures with everlasting value!
Hong Kong Year of the Ox Gold
Proof Medals
Obverse: Golden
Ox Bestows Great Abundance
The obverse
features a sturdy ox strolling under the sun and surrounded
by five grains, denoting the blessings of prosperity,
happiness and abundant harvest of all crops! The words “YEAR
OF THE OX” in both English and Chinese are inscribed on the
top. The year “2021” at the bottom is flanked by a pair of
peony blossoms (the flowers of wealth) entwined with vines,
to beckon wealth and longevity.
Reverse: Thriving View of Victoria Harbour Denotes an
Everlasting Pearl of the Orient
The reverse bears
the landmark view of Victoria Harbour from the Peak,
featuring the two tallest skyscrapers of Hong Kong facing
each other across the harbour. It demonstrates the robust
vigour of Hong Kong as the “Pearl of the Orient”. Above the
skyline is a blooming Bauhinia, the city’s floral emblem,
symbolising Hong Kong’s bright future. The outer ring
features a pair of plump ears of grains to denote opulence,
with the inscription “Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region” in English and Chinese. Capturing the vital elements
of the city, this is a treasure to be passed down to future
generations!
Unprecedented Yellow Gold
Lunar Masterpieces of the
Thousand-year Royal Mint
The Royal Mint is
among the oldest mints in the world with a history of over
1,100 years! It is the official minting authority of the
United Kingdom and has been entrusted by Hong Kong and over
100 countries to strike their coinage. The “Hong Kong Year
of the Ox Gold Proof Medals” are from the Mint’s first-ever
yellow gold lunar medal series. A combination of traditional
hand-engraving skills and modern top-notch technology, each
medal meticulously captures the design in delicate frosted
relief against the brilliant mirror-like background! Such
brilliant works of art will be cherished for generations!
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