Recently, The Royal Mint issued an 8-kilogram gold commemorative coin to celebrate the Year of the Tiger as part of its "Masterpieces" collection and the popular Zodiac Collection. This 8kg gold commemorative coin is made using traditional techniques and innovative techniques to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
This 8kg gold commemorative coin was created by a master team of the Royal Mint using traditional minting techniques and the latest innovations. First, using modern techniques such as engraving machines, the craftsmen spent 200 hours crafting gold into an 8-kilogram coin pattern. Secondly, a master craftsman processes the coins by hand, carefully covering them with craft paper and sanding the metal surface to remove traces left in the cutting process to improve the finish of the finish, followed by 100 hours of hand polishing. Secondly, the masters used the latest laser technology to laser-sand the 185 mm diameter coin for 50 hours to create a matte finish that highlighted the details of the coin design.
This 8kg Lunar Tiger Year coin blends traditional British design and craftsmanship with ancient Chinese culture. The commemorative coin is engraved with a tiger head and the Chinese characters on the right. If we look closely at the design, we can see that there is also a Chinese character on the tiger's forehead, Wang, which is said to be inspired by the pattern on the tiger's head. The commemorative coin weighs 8 kilograms, and the number "8" was chosen because Chinese culture considers it a lucky number, indicating the intention of seeking wealth and getting rich.
Clare Maclennan, Director of the Royal Mint's Commemorative Coin Division, said: "The Royal Mint began manufacturing Zodiac Coinage coins in 2014, combining centuries-old British craftsmanship and artistic skills with Chinese traditions to create the first official British Lunar Commemorative Coins. On the occasion of the Chinese New Year, we passionately launch the first 8 kg commemorative coin in history as a product of the Celebration of the Year of the Tiger collection and as the latest in our 'Masterpieces' collection, offering collectors exclusive artwork from the Royal Mint. The design of the commemorative coin perfectly blends British craftsmanship and Chinese tradition, highlighting the core design image of the tiger. ”
In addition to the 8kg gold commemorative coin, the Year of the Tiger coin is available in a variety of styles, including a variety of precious and base metal finishes, and sells for as low as £13.
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