First Yellow Gold
Lunar Medals of the HKSAR with Everlasting Value
2022 is the Year of the Tiger. Acclaimed
as the Chinese King of all Beasts, the tiger is a symbol of
wealth, vigour and success. To celebrate the Year of the
Tiger, the famous Royal Mint has proudly issued the “Hong
Kong Year of the Tiger 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”, denoting the robust
growth of the city in future. Capturing the very essence of
Hong Kong’s spirit, these are true treasures with
everlasting value!
Hong Kong Year of the Tiger Gold
Proof Medals
Obverse: Mighty Tiger Bestows Everlasting Bliss
The obverse features a majestic tiger on a rock surrounded
by a pine tree and lingzhi mushrooms, denoting the blessings
of good luck, longevity and prosperity! The words “YEAR OF
THE TIGER” in both English and Chinese are inscribed on the
top. The year “2022” at the bottom is flanked by a pair of
peony blossoms (the flowers of wealth) entwined with vines,
to beckon wealth and longevity.
Reverse: Blooming Bauhinia and Victoria Harbour
Denote a Prosperous 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.
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 Tiger 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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