There are a total of 18 coins in the complete Beijing 2008 Olympics Coin Program, six in gold and twelve in silver. See Design Themes.

The common obverse design features the traditional paired "Chinese dragon" image, the emblem of the Games of XXIX Olympiad, the name of the country and the year 2008.

The reverse designs for the gold coins features athletic sports. The main figures in the designs derive from ancient Chinese traditional sports. Series I features horse riding and archery.

All the elements are embedded in the design presented in the form of traditional Chinese "Wa Dang" style. The edge of the coin and the edge of the "Wa Dang" design are perfectly overlapped, thus displaying a vivid combination of images. The reverse designs depict the true Chinese style, which represents the longtime sports history in Chinese culture, and conveys the unique Chinese culture.

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Design Themes