The announcement of the issuance of the 2024 auspicious cultural gold and silver commemorative coins has been officially released, announcing that this high-profile collection event is about to kick off. As in previous years, this commemorative coin is scheduled to be released on May 20, so it has also been given the romantic nickname of "520 commemorative coin". This is not only the tenth year of the issuance of auspicious cultural gold and silver commemorative coins, but also a grand gathering of the collecting world, attracting the attention of countless collectors.
The 2024 auspicious cultural gold and silver commemorative coins issued this time cover a total of four themes and eight specifications, each with its own characteristics. Among them, under the theme of "One Year Old One Gift", a 5-gram round gold coin was issued, limited to 5,000 pieces, and a 100-gram round silver coin, limited to 10,000 pieces, implying the passage of time and the preciousness of gifts. The theme of "Endless Life" introduced a 5-gram Ruyi-shaped gold coin and a 30-gram Ruyi-shaped silver coin, limited to 10,000 and 20,000 pieces respectively, symbolizing the continuation and prosperity of life. In addition, the two themes of "Heart-to-Heart" and "Perfection" are also highlighted, with heart-shaped bimetallic coins and round gold and silver coins issued respectively to meet the needs of different collectors.
However, collectors have mixed opinions on the design of the 2024 auspicious culture gold and silver commemorative coins. Some people think that the design is novel and unique, and it is highly collectible; While others think that the design is a little mediocre and lacks highlights. In particular, the design of the Ruyi-shaped gold and silver coins and heart-shaped gold and silver commemorative coins, which were highly regarded in the early stage, did not seem to have achieved the desired effect, which disappointed some collectors.
Personally, I also think that the design of the 2024 auspicious culture gold and silver commemorative coins is generally average, especially in some of the varieties that have been highly anticipated in the early stage. For example, the back of the 30-gram Ruyi-shaped silver coin is designed with dolphin elements, and although the dolphin image is cute, the overall design feels more like an ornament, lacking the solemnity and texture that a commemorative coin should have. Although the heart-shaped bimetallic coin has added special techniques, such as imitation enamel and fluorescent ink, the overall design is still far from what I expected.
As for the commemorative coins of the year old and the perfect one, they did not receive much attention before they were issued. However, in the case of unsatisfactory overall design, these two specifications of commemorative coins seem to have become the tallest choice among the short. In particular, the 30-gram Ruyi silver coin may be the first choice for some collectors due to its modest mintage and relatively good design.
With the opening of the pre-appointment lottery for gold coin cloud merchants, collectors have also begun to take action. However, for collectors who are not in a hurry to get their hands on it, it may be possible to wait and see for a while. After all, on the whole, the issuance and design of the 2024 auspicious cultural gold and silver commemorative coins are somewhat different from the expectations of the majority of collectors. In the future, we look forward to more excellent design works to be presented in the collection market, bringing more surprises and harvests to the majority of collectors.