Obverse: The centre features the official “Beijing 2008” emblem of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and the Olympic rings, surrounded by traditional Chinese ornaments. The inscription “中华人民共和国” (People’s Republic of China) appears around the design, with the year “2008” below.
Reverse: Features the Great Wall of China extending across a mountainous landscape. On the left, the composition is complemented by a colourful traditional Chinese art motif and a decorative “Ruyi” sceptre. The inscription “第29届奥林匹克运动会”, meaning “Games of the XXIX Olympiad”, and the face value “10元” (10 yuan) appear around the design.
About the coin: The coin was issued for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games and belongs to China’s official series of Olympic commemorative coins. The Great Wall was chosen as one of the most recognisable symbols of Chinese history and culture. The coin is struck from .999 fine silver and contains 1 troy ounce (31.1 g) of pure silver, measures 40 mm in diameter and has a Proof finish. Its mintage is 160,000 pieces.
