2024 Cherry Blossom Viewing Gold Medal
Obverse (left) / Reverse (right)
Obverse: The design depicts hanging temari decorations swaying in the spring breeze and a woman walking through the Sakura-no-toorinuke.
Reverse: The design depicts the Blossom of the Year, Otemari and the words "Sakura-no-toorinuke", "Otemari" are inscribed. While the background features the temari.
The Blossom of the Year, "Otemari"
Otemari(literally "large temari") is so named because its numerous flowers bloom at the tips of its branches in dense clusters that resemble a large (o) temari, a traditional embroidered fabric ball. Each blossom has around 20 medium-sized damask-pink petals.
Packaging
Specifications
Composition | 99.9% Pure Gold (Fineness Certification* stamped by Japan Mint) |
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Weight | Approximately 95g |
Diameter | 40mm |
Special Technique | On the obverse, the area of checkered pattern is beautifully treated using the iridescent color shining technology**. |
* Mint Certification Mark of Precious Metal Wares (Hallmark)
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 commonly called hallmarks.
** Iridescent Color Shining Technology
A processing technology used to create an iridescent shine on a metal surface using interference of light reflected from microgrooves engraved on the surface. The surface shines in different colors when viewed from different angles.
Scheduled Sales Quantity: 400 pieces / for overseas market: Max. 5 pieces
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