Traditional Courtyard Residence in Beijing 1 oz. Silver Coin

The image on the reverse of Series 2 silver coins features famous Chinese landmarks located around the host city, Beijing. These landmarks are all closely associated with China and will undoubtedly be images seen and represented during the Beijing 2008 Olympics. This coin features traditional courtyard dwelling in Beijing.

The left side of the coin, about 1/3 of the area, is divided by the "Chinese traditional Ruyi" decoration, with colored design on Chinese traditional blue/white porcelain. Watch the official series II video!

The traditional Chinese courtyard house is an arrangement of several individual houses around a square. Each house belongs to a different family member, and additional houses are created behind this arrangement to accommodate additional family members as needed. The Chinese courtyard is a place of privacy and tranquility, almost always incorporating a garden and water feature. In some cases, houses are constructed with multiple courtyards that increase in privacy as they recede from the street. Strangers would be received in the outermost courtyard, with the innermost ones being reserved for close friends and family members. (Source: Wikipedia)

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