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2010 Year of the Tiger Oriental Zodiac Medallion Series
In many countries, especially in Asian countries including Japan, the twelve animal signs of the oriental zodiac have long been featured in various products. Likewise, the Japan Mint releases a Pure Gold Medallion representing a zodiac sign every year, and the medallion for the year 2010 features the year's sign, the tiger.
If you are interested in the medallions, please kindly contact us (Phone: +81-6-6351-5087, Fax: +81-6-6351-6608, Email:overseas@mint.go.jp). We will be pleased to calculate your shipping and insurance charges.
-Round Medallion
Specifications for Round Medallion
| Design(Obverse) | A tiger as the zodiac sign for the year 2010 |
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| Design(Reverse) | A geometric pattern with a partial mirror-like finish to emphasize the luster of gold |
| Material | Pure gold (Fineness Certification stamped by the Japan Mint)* |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Weight | About 95 g |
| Packaging | Leather presentation box |
| Scheduled Sales Qty. | 250 pieces |
| Price | JPY 423,810+ shipping and insurance charges |
The Japan Mint examines and certifies the fineness of precious metal wares by stamping specific marks on all wares that pass this examination. These marks are more commonly called hallmarks.
-Dodecagon Medallion
The twelve Chinese characters in outer part represent the twelve zodiac signs. The twelve signs were once used to represent hours in Japan. For example, the first sign, the Mouse, meant 11 p.m.-1 a.m., and the second sign, the Ox, meant 1 a.m.-3 a.m. Twenty-four hours were divided by the twelve signs.
Specifications for Dodecagon Medallion
| Design(Obverse) | A tiger as the zodiac sign for the year 2010, surrounded by twelve letters representing an oriental zodiac timetable called "Shin-koku-ho." |
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| Material | Pure gold (Fineness Certification stamped by the Japan Mint) |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Weight | About 20 g |
| Finishing | Pearskin finish (Reverse) |
| Packaging | Paulownia presentation box |
| Scheduled Sales Qty. | 600 pieces |
| Price | JPY 96,191+ shipping and insurance charges |
