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A New Series Spreads Its Wings
Each October, in the province of Bayan-Olgii, Mongolia (located within Northern China), visitors and falconry enthusiasts from around the world gather for the Golden Eagle Festival. During this traditional festival, Kazakh eagle hunters, also known as Burkitshi, put the skills of both themselves and their birds on display through hunting competitions. It’s a famous exhibition that showcases one of the best-known and largest eagle species (by wingspan) in the world—the Chinese Golden Eagle.
To train a Golden Eagle for hunting takes much preparation and training. But to own a Golden Eagle is now much simpler thanks to the all-new China Golden Eagle Proofs!
First Release of an All-New Series
Struck in Shanghai, China, the 2021 Golden Eagle Proofs are the inaugural release of a new annual series celebrating the beauty of the Chinese Golden Eagle. “Firsts” and “lasts” are always key to any series collection.
The Legacy of the Golden Eagle
Also known as the Asian or Himalayan Golden Eagles for their preferred habitat, Golden Eagles are known to live for as many as 32 years. However, Chinese legends tell of eagles that live up to 40 years, after which they may expand their life by another 30 by flying to the top of a mountain and going through a mystical rebirth.
These sorts of myths have existed around the Golden Eagle as early as the beginning of recorded history, with early culture revering the Golden Eagle for its hunting abilities. The Ancient Egyptians gave the sun god Horus the head of a falcon. Both Zeus and Jupiter were represented by the eagle. Golden Eagles have been used in heraldry for thousands of years, from the Roman Empire to modern day Egypt, Iraq and Palestine.
Now you have the chance to add that legacy to your collection in 99.9% pure gold or silver!
High Relief Proofs Struck in 99.9% Gold or Silver
For this inaugural year, proofs have been struck in one ounce of 99.9% pure gold, one ounce of 99.9% fine silver or a full kilo of 99.9% fine silver.
The obverse displays an image of China’s sacred Temple of Heaven, a complex of religious buildings located in central Beijing, China where Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would pray each year for a good harvest.
The reverse of the Chinese Golden Eagle Proof displays the Golden Eagle in dramatic profile as well as in flight above its natural habitat. This design comes struck with dramatic high relief surfaces, allowing the design to sit high over the coin’s surface for added depth and contrast. On the kilo silver edition, this High Relief is enhanced by dual concave surfaces for even greater depth!
Designed by China art designer Zhu Xihua
The new Golden Eagle reverse design comes courtesy of Mr. Zhu Xihua. Mr. Zhu is a legend of Chinese coin design, and his creations (especially those featuring animals) are held in high regard by collectors and numismatists around the world. Currently employed at China’s Shanghai Mint, Mr. Zhu has been working as a coin designer and engraver for more than a decade, and has contributed to the design of more than 100 commemorative coins, including two Krause “Coin of the Year” nominees.
Certified Flawless and First Day of Issue
Collectors only want the best for their collections, and so we’re offering these first-ever China Golden Eagle Proofs graded by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) as flawless Proof-70 Ultra Cameo (PF70 UC) condition. Coins are graded on a 70-point scale, with a top 70 grade representing perfection, even under magnification.
In addition to a flawless grade, your coins will arrive certified as First Day of Issue (FDI). This coveted designation is given only to those pieces that arrive for certification and grading within 24 hours of the mintage’s release.
Each Golden Eagle Proof will arrive sealed in a protective holder decorated with a custom Golden Eagle label identifying its flawless grade and FDI designation.
World Exclusive, Limited Release
We are proud to be the exclusive distributor for the first-ever China Golden Eagle Proofs. However, mintages for this historic release are extremely limited. Just 2,500 two-ounce silver proofs, 750 kilo silver proofs and only 500 one-ounce gold proofs have been authorized. Even fewer are available certified as flawless Proof-70 Ultra Cameo (PF70 UC) condition as well as First Day of Issue (FDI).
Don’t miss out on the first release of this spectacular new series. Hurry and secure your 2021 China Golden Eagle Proofs now!
2021 China One-Ounce Gold Golden Eagle Proof
- First Release of an All-New Series
- One Ounce of Pure Gold
- Struck in 99.9% Fineness
- Reverse by Zhu Xihua
- High Relief Design
- Graded Flawless PF70 UC by NGC
- Designated First Day of Issue (FDI) by NGC
- First Day of Issue Pedigree
- Custom Golden Eagle Label
- Mintage 500
- Limited Availability
2021 China Kilo Silver Golden Eagle Proof
- First Release of an All-New Series
- One Kilo of Fine Silver
- Struck in 99.9% Fineness
- Reverse by Zhu Xihua
- High Relief Design
- Concave Surfaces
- Graded Flawless PF70 UC by NGC
- Designated First Day of Issue (FDI) by NGC
- First Day of Issue Pedigrees
- Custom Golden Eagle Label
- Mintage 750
- Limited Availability
2021 China Two-Ounce Silver Golden Eagle Proof
- First Release of an All-New Series
- Two Ounces of Fine Silver
- Struck in 99.9% Fineness
- Reverse by Zhu Xihua
- High Relief Design
- Graded Flawless PF70 UC by NGC
- Designated First Day of Issue (FDI) by NGC
- First Releases/First Day of Issue Pedigrees
- Custom Golden Eagle Label
- Mintage 2,500
- Limited Availability
In 2021, a new eagle series takes to the skies. Don’t miss out on the exciting first release of the China Golden Eagle Proofs, certified flawless and FDI by NGC! Our supply of these top-grade proofs is extremely limited, so hurry and secure yours now.
Call 888-870-6339 now!
Each non-denominated commemorative proof is privately minted.