In 2019, the Chinese Mint launched a special eight-coin series highlighting some of the country’s most famous vintage coin designs. Each release in the series features a limited mintage and includes a unique detail for the first time on Chinese coins—laser-etched markings on the rim. Made by the Shanghai Mint, these coins offer collectors a fresh look at historic Chinese currency. Today, BullionMax offers the 2019 1 oz Chinese Kiangnan Dragon Gold Coin.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes with a protective capsule!
• 1st issue in an eight-coin series!
• Limited mintage of only 100 coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure gold.
• The obverse features a traditional dragon representing Kiangnan (Jiangnan) province.
• On the reverse are Chinese characters reflecting an original Chinese silver dollar.
• Please note these coins are restrike specimens.

The Kiangnan dragon represents a regional take on classic Chinese dragon legends. Tied to the southern Jiangnan area below the Yangtze River, this dragon differs from the imperial symbols seen in northern China. It reflects the local environment—lush with rivers and rice fields—and was believed to have control over rainfall and floods, which were essential for farming communities.

Each 2019 1 oz Chinese Kiangnan Dragon Gold Coin from this listing is housed in a protective capsule. This is the first coin in a series of eight that revives important designs from old Chinese currency. This release is a restrike of the 1904 Kiangnan Silver Dragon Dollar and has a very low mintage of just 100 coins.

The obverse of the coin mirrors the original 1904 design with its image of a dragon. The Kiangnan dragon is usually shown with fewer claws and features resembling fish, symbolizing its link to water and its role in helping farmers manage the seasonal rains and floods.

The reverse side of the 2019 1 oz Kiangnan Dragon Gold Coin includes traditional inscriptions from the 1904 issue. These marks reflect the style and details of the original coin. In addition, the rim of each coin has been laser-etched with the restrike’s year, weight, and purity.

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