As part of a multi-year celebration honoring its most iconic coin designs, the Chinese Mint released a commemorative issue in 2019 that revisited a modern classic. This special coin marks the 25th anniversary of the original 1994 Chinese Unicorn Dollar, a collector favorite. Today, you can purchase the 2019 1 oz Chinese Silver 25th Anniversary Unicorn Dollar Coin restrike at BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in an individual acrylic capsule!
• 25th anniversary of the 1994 Chinese Unicorn Dollar!
• Restrike visuals feature the original designs!
• Limited mintage of only 5,000 coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• The obverse features a Western depiction of the Unicorn.
• On the reverse is an Eastern depiction of the Unicorn.
• Laser-etched hallmarks on the edge.
• Issued by the Shanghai Mint.

Each 2019 1 oz Chinese Silver 25th Anniversary Unicorn Dollar Coin comes safely housed in an acrylic capsule. Just 5,000 coins were struck for this anniversary release, making it a limited collectible. The design pays tribute to the first Unicorn Dollar issued in 1994, a coin that helped launch a series running through 1997.

The original 1994 Unicorn Coin came from the People’s Bank of China and was part of a broader series featuring the mythical unicorn, or qilin. These coins were made in a variety of precious metals, including gold, silver, and platinum, and carried face values from 5 to 100 yuan. The designs became known for blending traditional Chinese symbolism with artistic detail.

The obverse of the 2019 coin showcases the Western version of the unicorn. This legendary creature is usually shown as a white horse with a single spiral horn, long mane, and a peaceful demeanor. In Western tales, unicorns represent purity, healing, and nobility.

Flipping to the reverse, you’ll see the Eastern interpretation of the unicorn, inspired by the qilin. This mythical being has a unique mix of animal features—deer-like body, scaled skin, ox-like tail, and often more than one horn. In Chinese culture, the qilin is a symbol of peace, wisdom, and prosperity.

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