Chinese Guardian Lions - 2 Coin Set

2 x 2 Oz Silver Proof Coin Set (with Box & Certificate of Authenticity)

• 99,9% Silver
• smartminting©
• Limited Mintage only 888 sets globally  
• In original Box with Certificate of Authenticity
• Year of issue 2017 
• Country Palau 

Buddhist Guardian Lions, commonly known as Foo Dogs, appeared in China during the Han dynasty. With their protective powers the lions watched over imperial palaces, temples and tombs. Popularity of Guardian Lions has risen steeply since then, and they are nowadays commonly seen guarding entrances to hotels, restaurants and people’s homes. The lions are usually shown in pairs with a male lion resting a paw on sphere and the female lion restraining a cub. The Chinese Guardian Lions are minted in black proof smartminting© "High" relief with incredible detail and depth. The lion pair is presented in a silky black collector’s box.

smartminting© is a revolutionary technology in the field of modern numismatics. It allows unprecedented dimensions of high reliefs and sets new standards in the commemorative coin industry.

• considerably larger diameter on standard weight coins while maintaining relief height
• standard relief height on coins with greatly reduced weight
• extraordinarily high relief on coins with slightly increased weight