Departments 部門 A total of 44 international mints and exhibitors (the most
from the Royal Canadian Mint, commemorative coins displayed
ever) attended the exhibition. A tremendous variety of exhibits,
by the Austrian Mint and new products of the Perth Mint of
such as the florin gold coin, the Canadian maple gold coin, the
Australia also attracted many visitors (Pic. 7).
American eagle gold coin and the Australian kangaroo gold coin, were very popular among buyers. Coins displayed by the
The A089 International exhibition booth belonged to
British Royal Mint, like the 2016 commemorative silver coin
the Champion Auction Company. A great number of visitors
set, the 90th anniversary of the Queen’s birth commemorative
gathered here to have a good look at their exhibits, such as the
coin and the Shakespeare commemorative coins, attracted the
Honan 500 cash coin, the Li Yuanhong commemorative bronze
attentions of many visitors (Pic. 5). An exhibit of the French
medal, the 1922 Wuchang Mint director Guo bronze medal, the
Mint, the 2016 VanCleef and Arpels’s 110th anniversary 1 kilo
Otto Beh Berlin Special Exhibition commemorative panda and
gold coin with diamonds (11 pieces were released, 5000 euros
the Macau Numismatic Society commemorative medal (Pic.
in denomination and 85mm in diameter ) became the bright spot
8). The Top Chinese Coins (the 1st and the 2nd edition) and the
of the exhibition (Pic. 6). The Asian Classical Culture series
Gold and Silver Panda Coin Buyer’s Guide (the 2nd edition), shown at the booth, were soon sold out. Michael Chou, president of the Champion Auction Company, warmly welcomed and talked with buyers and clients. One client, Liu Li from Beijing, said he liked to buy coins from them. Most of their coins were from oversea collectors and had a high cultural value (Pic. 9).
Pic. 5 Visitors gathered in front of the table of British Royal Mint
Pic. 7 People in front of the booth of Perth Mint of Australia
Pic. 8-1 Visitors looked trough books and brochure of the Champion Auction
Pic. 6 The 2016 VanCleef and Arpels’s 110th anniversary 1 kilo gold coin with diamonds
Pic. 9 Michael Chow talked with Liu Li
Pic. 8-2 Staff answered questions for guests
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THE JOURNAL OF EAST ASIAN NUMISMATICS