Description

The People’s Bank of China is to issue a series of gold and silver commemorative coins for World Expo 2010 Shanghai (series I) on June 10, 2009. The series consists of a gold coin and two silver coins, all of which are the legal tender of the People’s Republic of China.

Design of the coins:

Obverse design:

The  gold commemorative coins bear the common obverse of the logo of World Expo 2010 Shanghai with the background of the earth (partially colored), the title of the People’s Republic of China and the year date.

Reverse design:

The reverse of 1/3 oz gold coin features the mascot of World Expo 2010 Shanghai – HAIBAO in the center, with the background of urban buildings and tidal wave pattern; Chinese characters of “World Expo 2010 Shanghai” and the face value.

Specifications and mintage of the coin:

These 1/3 oz gold coin is proof in quality, 23 mm in diameter, 150 Yuan in face value, 99.9% in fineness and contains 1/3 troy ounce of pure gold. The total mintage is 50,000 pieces.

The gold coin is minted by Shenzhen Guobao Mint, Shanghai Mint and Shenyang Mint.