Lion Dances 1 oz. Silver Coin

The image on the reverse of Series 3 silver coins focuses on the rich and vibrant Chinese culture. This coin features Lion Dance - Popular throughout China, Lion Dance requires a high degree of skill. During the dance the lions portray power through a variety of movements such as jumping, tumbling, climbing, and standing.

The right side of the coin, about 1/3 of the area, is divided by the traditional Chinese window lattice features Chinese folk art - folk shadowgraph. Watch the official series III video!

The Lion Dance is one of the most widely spread folk dance in China. Lion is the king of animals. In Chinese tradition, lion is regarded as a mascot, which can bring good luck. The dance has a long history with records of more than 2,000 years ago. During the Tang Dynasty (618-907), the Lion Dance was already introduced into the royal family of the dynasty.(Source: chinaculture.org)

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