Ox Haiyantang Zodiac Fountain 3 Oz 5 Dollars Silver Coin Niue 2021

Description

Ox Haiyantang Zodiac Fountain 3 Oz 5 Dollars Silver Coin Niue 2021

The zodiac fountain of the Old Summer Palace

In the gardens of the Old Summer Palace in Beijing stood a fountain by the Haiyantang pavilion, surrounded by twelve bronze figures with the heads of the Chinese zodiac animals. Each spouted water at its own time, telling the hour. In 1860 the palace was destroyed and the heads were scattered around the world – their recovery became a matter of national pride for China.

Coin design

The reverse shows a seated figure with the head of an ox in a richly decorated robe, holding a red jewel. Clouds and ornaments fill the background, and the rim bears the inscription HAIYUANTANG ZODIAC FOUNTAIN. The ox was the sign of 2021. High relief and a dark antique finish emphasise the noble motif.

Packaging

The coin comes in a box with a certificate of authenticity.

A gift idea

A gift for Chinese New Year, for someone born in the Year of the Ox, and for lovers of Chinese history and culture.

Key facts

• Issuer: Niue
• Face value: 5 dollars
• Metal: Ag 999 silver
• Weight: 3 oz
• Diameter: 50 mm
• Finish: antique, high relief, coloured jewel
• Year of issue: 2021
• Mintage: 500 pieces
• Packaging: box, certificate of authenticity

A mintage of 500. Order the Ox from the zodiac fountain.