From 2018 through 2021, the Chinese Mint released a series of gold and silver coins that pay tribute to the visual style of early 1900s Chinese currency. These coins often feature designs based on historic silver dollars, with dragon imagery tied to specific provinces or leaders from that era. Right now, BullionMax offers 2020 1 oz Chinese Silver Shih Kai Flying Dragon Dollar Coins.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes with an individual plastic capsule!
• Issued in the vintage coin series from the Chinese Mint!
• Limited mintage of only 5,000 coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• On the obverse is a bust of Yuan Shih-Kai.
• The reverse features a dragon in flight.
• Restrike images of the 1916 Chinese Flying Dragon Dollar.
• Laser-etched hallmarks on the edge.
• Produced by the Shanghai Mint.

The 1916 Flying Dragon Dollar was struck during a major period of change in China. With the imperial era coming to a close and the Republic of China taking shape, this coin marked the shift in national identity. The flying dragon design shows motion and strength, reflecting a time of transition and hope for a new future.

Each 2020 1 oz Chinese Silver Shih Kai Flying Dragon Dollar Coin comes inside a plastic capsule. These coins are part of the Chinese Mint’s project to honor historical coinage, especially the dragon dollar designs that marked the move into the Republic period following the fall of the Qing dynasty.

On the obverse side of the 2020 Shih Kai Flying Dragon Dollar, you’ll see a portrait of Yuan Shih-kai. A key figure in modern Chinese history, Shih-kai had a central role in the political shifts of the early 20th century. He began as a supporter of the Qing rulers, but later worked with revolutionaries and became the Republic’s first president in 1912.

The reverse shows a dragon soaring through the air. Taken from the 1916 Flying Dragon Dollar, this version of the dragon is bold and energetic, with its body in motion and wings spread wide. It’s a striking departure from earlier, more static dragon images, and represents a nation seeking progress and a new identity.

If you have any questions about 1 oz silver coins, please contact BullionMax at 800-729-3202, or reach out to us online or by email.