2007 CANADIAN $8 SQUARE SILVER CHINESE COIN<(•¿•)>
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2007 CANADIAN $8 SQUARE SILVER CHINESE COIN<(•¿•)>
2007 $8 FINE SILVER CHINESE COIN SOLD OUT AT THE MINTThe shape of trade in ancient China A first for the Royal Canadian Mint! This unique coin was inspired by the square-holed coins that came into use in China after 523 B.C. Many believe its round shape symbolized heaven while the square represented earth. These coins were cast from bronze and the holes enabled them to be strung on a cord-1,000 coins forming the main purchasing unit in use at the time. COIN COMES WITH ORIGINAL RCM BOX, DISPLAY CASE AND COA. ALL IN MINT CONDITION. | ||||||||||||
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