This year the Chinese New Year will be celebrated on 16 February and will set the scene for the many other celebrations that are to follow. 2018 will be the year of the dog according to the traditional Chinese lunar calendar, New Zealand Post has created a special medallion to celebrate.
Highlights
- Gold-plated, 50mm diameter medallion
- Only 999 available worldwide
- A great gift for someone born in the Year of the Dog.
Design
This limited edition, gold-plated medallion features the calligraphic character for ‘dog’ on one side, and an illustrated dog, such as that seen in colour on the $2.70 coin, on the other side. This collectable medallion is limited to only 999 worldwide and comes with an individually numbered certificate that gives further context and background to the Chinese Year of the dog. It is presented in a specially designed case and makes a beautiful gift for anyone born in the Year of the dog.
Check out the full range of medallions here.
| Composition: | Copper and zinc alloy with gold plating |
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| Diameter: | 50mm |
| Edge treatment: | Milled |
| Shape: | Round |
| Design: | Chinese lunar character for ‘dog’ and dog illustration |
| Designed by: | Asiaworks, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Worldwide mintage: | 999 |
