Lunar Panda #3 ROOSTER

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  1. barsenault

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    The time has come!! The 3rd Lunar Panda design is almost complete. It will be the same designers for the panda and the lunar. In a few weeks, we will be sending a follow up email to show the renderings of the Rooster and the Panda on the wall. We've seen some of preliminary sketches, and are excited about what we've seen so far. We feel it is as good, if not better, than the first two in the series. As soon as we are given the okay to release the images, we will send them to you first.

    We are now taking pre-sale orders. We are fairly certain that the mintage for the silver proof will remain the same at 499. It is 2 oz of .999 silver. The pre-sale price is $182.00. The price will remain intact, as long as spot price stays under 18.00. As an example, if silver spot price went to $19.00 per oz, and you didn't pay the pre-sale price, the price will be increased to $185.00. The presale price will last until June 30th. After June 30th, the price will increase. If you buy thru eBay, the price will be approximately $210.00, and our price on www.chinesemedals.com will be less than eBay (TBD).

    We are asking for a 60% deposit, which comes to $110.00 per medal, in order to secure and take advantage of the lower price as compared to release price. Please note, you can order as many as you'd like (until supplies last). As many of you know, the Goat and Monkey have been very popular. And we are confident the series will continue to grow in popularity around the world. We've been told that the Rooster/Panda will be ready some time in Nov - just in time for the holidays. (subject to no delays in mint production).

    PM with any questions, or if you'd like to secure one these Rooster Panda Medals.

    We will donate $1 to WWF for every pieces of rooster panda sold. We will publish the donation proof in silverstacker.com and livebusinesschat.com.

    Below you will find a brief history around the Shenyang Mint and the Lunar Panda Series. Here is a brief paragraph found in the document.

    "Initially, the intention was commencing the series using the horse. However, due to the limitations of time in designing and planning, the quality of the medal would have been impacted. Also, the horse is ranked as number 7 of 12 Lunar, which 7 in mandarin means "fail" and "going" in Chinese culture, so all decided to delay and wait one year and commence the first medal on Goat year.

    In additional of the above reason, Goat is ranked number "8"of the 12 lunar which means lucky and prosperous. The kindness story of Goat is another reason for us to pick the goat as first year of the Lunar for this series."

    Your Chinese medals specialists,

    Bob and Andy

    History:


    INTRODUCTION OF SHENYANG MINT

    Shenyang Mint Ltd is the official mint in China appointed to produce China circulating coins, commemorative Gold and silver coins, medals and other precious metal products. Shenyang Mints is one of the oldest official mint of China established since 1896. It has more than one century history with advance coin minting technology and experiences which is recognized by world-wide coin minting industry.
    Shenyang Mint has a winning team of technical know-how staff and world-class designers, gold and silver coins and other precious metal products minting company which has government accredited quality control center and appointed coins research and development center of china. In additional, it has recognized as the research and training ground for coin research philosophy doctorate center by Lioning province since 2007.
    Shenyang mint have achieves countless awards and achievements in china and internationally in term of coin design, coins technology research, development and application and coin counterfeit technology breakthrough.
    World coins awards to Shenyang are:
    ""Chinese Lunar dog 2006 silver coin awards silver prize in World coin competition organizes by America World coin news magazine and Chronos Publishing House of America;
    ""5OZ" 5 oz Gold mount Ma Zi award as best world gold coin;
    ""Marco Polo silver coins award as International best historical coin theme.
    """"""600"are recorded in shanghai World Guinness record as the biggest gold coin, gold medal and silver medal respectively.

    LUNAR PANDA SERIES

    2015 Shenyang Mints has jointly worked with private sponsors to commission a new "Panda Lunar" medal series. The first panda lunar year is "Yi Wei Year of the Goat "

    Why the medal sponsors commences the first lunar year from "GOAT" NOT other lunar year?
    Rat, Cow, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig)are the 12 Chinese Lunar ZODIAC sequence. Initially, the intention to commence the first medal from horse due to the limitation of time in designing and planning which will affect the quality of the medal and horse is ranked as number 7 of 12 Lunar which 7 in mandarin means "fail" and "going"in Chinese culture so all decide to delay and wait for one year and commence the first medal on Goat year.

    In additional of the above reason, Goat is ranked number "8"of the 12 lunar which means lucky and prosperous. The kindness story of Goat is another reason for us to pick the goat as first year of the Lunar for this series.

    Grain is not in existence on the earth during the ancient prehistoric times. A Kind hearted Goat from heaven visit the earth and discover the starving human with pale face and thin body. He secretly return to the heaven and steal the grain to plant it on earth. The master of heaven Jade emperor is very angry and executed the goat and eaten his meat. The next years, the goat execution place has grown grass and little lamb. Jade emperor decides to select 12 animals as human 12 lunar zodiac as assigned as god. Human unanimously elected Goat as one of the Lunar Zodiac due to his kindness to them. Jade emperor still anger on the grain stolen case but no choice to fulfill the human demand.

    Daddy, mommy and kid are selected instead of one goat in the medal is to show the joyful of happy family too.

    Why panda?

    Panda is the endanger animal which is the national treasure of China and one of the oldest animal in biological science. China government recognizes Panda as a symbol of friendship with foreign countries in diplomatic occasions. Thus, panda is chosen.


    Why Great wall of China?

    The Great Wall of China is one of the ten wonders of the world. Great Wall start building from Spring and Autumn war Dynasty till Ming Dynasty which across two thousand years with total length of 21,196.18 km. World Heritage Committee comments that "The Great Wall of China" as the world's longest military installations with high value in the arts and culture and importance in the history and strategy.


    LUNAR GOAT PANDA
    Panda Goat is the first medal of the series which issued in 2015 with 3 versions 2 oz .999 silver, 2 oz .999 silver antique and 50 gram .999 gold with mintage of 299, 99 and 19 respectively.
     
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    Soon. :)).
     
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    Previous one, I mean :)
     
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    $182 - AUD or USD?
     
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    USD for sure and never ever in AUS.
     
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    Here the details, photo and video.

    https://numistacker.wordpress.com/

    The rooster design photo and concept will release soon.
     
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    Well, the time has arrived!! The long awaited pictures & details of the 3rd Lunar Panda Series from the Shenyang Mint are attached!! As many of you know, this series has gained in popularity around the world. The reason for selecting the Lunar Animal, the Panda, and the Great Wall, is due to their rich, cultural significance in China. I'm happy, honored, and humbled to be one of the sponsors of this marvelous series, as is Andy. We are business partners - as many of you know.

    After many months of arduous discussions with the Shenyang mint, the "Lunar Rooster Panda" design has been finalized. There were a few folks that helped in the creation of the design. I'll mention them at a later date. You know who you are. ;D

    The Lunar Panda Rooster will use "grams" instead of "oz" due to the change of China coin weight measurement from year 2016. After several discussions and much effort, we feel confident that the certificate of authenticity will show the designers name. We should get approval soon.

    The design concept of this panda; Panda is China symbolic and friendship symbolic for diplomat relationship between China and other countries. The walking panda on Great Wall concept would bring us the message of "Panda" is going to other countries and bringing the friendship message to the world.

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    This is the third lunar in the series which continue the happy family concept which with rooster (daddy), hen (mommy) and chicks (kids). The one-child policy, a part of the family planning policy of China was introduced between 1978 and 1980 with certain exceptions and ethnic's minorities were exempt. The one child policy has abolished from 1 January 2016 and new law has effective. Therefore, the design has 2 chicks instead of 1 as comparing to previous 2 years lunar design.

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    The designer also thoughtfully added lychee fruits () as background. The closely pronunciation of chicken with Lychee fruits will become "auspicious" " ". Please counts the number of Lychee in the design photo which you will realize auspicious number .

    We've been told that the Rooster/Panda will be ready in early Nov - just in time for the holidays. (subject to no delays in mint production). However, we are taking pre-sale orders if you're interested. Just PM or email me [email protected]. If you're international, reach out to Andy. [email protected]. We will also have them posted on www.chinesemedals.com and eBay.

    Here is the official stamp of approval from the Shenyang Mint.
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    We will donate $1 to WWF for every pieces of rooster panda sold. We will publish the donation proof on silverstacker.com and livebusinesschat.com.

    If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.

    Your Chinese non fiat coins specialists. :D
    Andy & Bob
     
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    Sweet looking medal! I really like the idea that part of the sales will be donated to the WWF....is this new or was this in place for the previous medals?

    It's also interesting about the 2 chicks instead of 1.

    And 8 lychees if I count correctly.....8 has always been a lucky number in Chinese culture just as 7 has been here in certain Western cultures.




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    I think I can see 9 lychees (fruits) but I could be wrong. One is almost hidden at the 1 o'clock position.
     
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    answer will be out after the carving done ;)
     
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    andrewlee10 Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Pre order end 30 June
     
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    andrewlee10 Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    pre order ended and silver spot up.

    Hope the stuff will be minted on time and silver up more which those buyers at pre order has gain a fair bit
     
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    andrewlee10 Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Plaster mould will release in August 2016. Price will up from USD182 to USD192 now. Regular customers who intend to get more will get the same price due to the loyalty and support.

    The donation receipt to WWF will post here after the shipping to customer.
     
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    Hi here the plaster mould of the rooster, hen and chicks. Panda plaster mould will release within this month.

    Price up to USD193 for order now till 15 September.

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    andrewlee10 Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    It is 9 lychees as show in the plaster mould
     
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    Looking forward to Panda Lunar #3 Rooster but meanwhile picked up an PF70 #1

    https://youtu.be/NdLvw93Pybk

    [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdLvw93Pybk[/youtube]
     
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    These preorders are for ungraded OMP's only right?
     
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    Yes.
     
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    You keen on PF70 which has been noted. I pm you the price. :)
     

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