2020 China Kilo Silver Kiangnan Dragon Dollar NGC PF70UC First Day of Issue

Kilo Silver Kiangnan Dragon Dollar Proof

This proof is an exact reproduction (though much larger) of an ultra-rare 1897 Chinese “Dragon Dollar” pattern. It comes as part of a series created to emulate Chinese coin rarities.

The Return of an Iconic Dragon Design

In the late 19th century, China was moving away from its traditional methods of coin production and towards the type of coinage used by other major nations. Rather than casting coins with holes in the center like it had for centuries, China’s new pieces displayed bold central designs — some struck using dies created outside of China.

So, it was in 1897, when the Heaton Mint in Birmingham, England developed dies for a Kiangnan 7 Mace 2 Candareens coin. The obverse is nothing short of iconic: a Chinese dragon coiled into an “S” shape, staring out at the beholder with a fireball in its mouth. This intricate and powerful design has made it one of the most sought-after vintage Chinese numismatic rarities. The reverse features four Chinese and four Manchu characters.

Perfect Proofs From the First Day of Issue

Struck in a full kilogram of highly pure 99.9% fine silver, this reproduction features incredible detail that mimics every part of the original design. Plus, it’s not only struck in Proof condition with frosty devices and mirrored fields, but 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.

In addition, NGC has certified that each proof available here is a First Day of issue (FDI) release, a designation that means these proofs were received by NGC or an NGC-approved depository by the release date or on the business day within 24 hours of the official release date. Plus, each proof will arrive sonically sealed in an acrylic holder and encapsulated with a custom NGC label made just for the restrikes in this program.

In addition to this original design, each piece comes with special edge numbering to denote its place among the mintage — and that mintage is limited to just 100 pieces worldwide! So, what are you waiting for? Grab one of these fantastic Silver Dragons now before they’re all gone!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• STUNNING RESTRIKE OF FAMOUS DRAGON DOLLAR – This piece is a stunning restrike of the 1897 Kiangnan “Dragon” pattern that features a Chinese dragon coiled in the shape of a wide “S” with a fireball in its mouth. Though it is not legal tender, it bears an ornamental denomination of “7 MACE AND 2 CANDAREENS.”
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Each Kiangnan Dragon Dollar Restrike was struck in a full kilo of highly pure 99.9% fine silver and measures 100 mm in diameter and is 13.9 mm thick.
• PERFECT PROOF CONDITION – Your 2020 China Kilo Silver Kiangnan Dragon Dollar Restrike 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 each proof available here is a First Day of issue (FDI) release, independent authentication that it was released by the mint during the premier day of the series’ issue.
• EXTREMELY LOW MINTAGE – The maximum mintage for this 2020 China Kilo Silver Kiangnan Dragon Dollar Restrike has been set at just 100 and each piece comes with special edge numbering to denote its place among the mintage.

This 2020 China Kilo Silver Kiangnan Dragon Dollar is a stunning restrike of the 1897 original! Don’t delay, get yours now Get it now before our limited supply runs out!