China 2008 Olympic Gold Proof Coin 5 Oz Series III Start Price USD 12,500.00 Current Price USD 12,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, November 09, 2008 End Time Tuesday, December 09, 2008 Location Morganville NJ See more about 'China 2008 Olympic Gold Proof Coin 5 Oz Series III' Description China 2008 Olympic Gold Proof Coin 5 Oz Series III   Description This is the Official Beijing 2008 Olympic 5 Ounce Proof Gold Coin from Series III issued by China in 2008 to commemorate the XXIX Olympic Games. This coin contains 5 Troy Ounces of .9999 Fine Gold and was limited to a maximum mintage of an astonishing 2008 pieces. This coin should be considered an “instant rarity” because with only 2008 pieces issued in a country with over 1,300 million people the rarity factor tells us that one person out of 647,000 in China will be able to own this coin. If you now consider that this coin has also been distributed on a world wide basis with small allocations sent to Europe, Asia and North America, then the rarity factor is even much greater. This coin has the following specifications: Diameter is 60 mm, quality is Proof condition, face value is 2,000 Yuan, maximum mintage is 2,008 pieces and the gold fineness is .9999. The coin is being offered in perfect Proof condition, delivered in an exquisite presentation case which includes a massive traditional Chinese Jade carving which sits on top of the presentation box containing the coin. Also included is the Certificate of Authenticity with Serial Number 0842. We guarantee that this attractive and rare gold coin is absolutely genuine and as described and pictured in this auction. A full refund is available in the event that the buyer is not happy with it. The buyer must return it not later than 10 days after receipt. There will be no charges for S+H via insured USPS registered mail within the USA , Canada and other countries overseas. If you buy multiple items from our auctions, the consolidated shipping charges will be lower.   Payment and Shipping Info Buyer to pay $0.00 Shipping and Handling for this item within the USA. Overseas shipment will cost $0.00 We also accept payments via PayPal . Place a Bid!