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China’s Booming Economy Adds To The Scarcity of These Sets

Sales of these Series I sets in China exceeded all expectations due to the explosion of middle class consumers and the ever growing Chinese economy. Recent changes, which lifted 50 years of Chinese law forbidding citizens from owning gold coins, helped to fuel sales of the Series I Sets. By September 2006, the entire allocation for China was sold out. Due to this unforeseen demand, the United States allocation had to be cut by a hefty 30%!

The Keys to the Series

With just 1,750 Gold and Silver sets available at the start, there is every likelihood that anyone waiting until the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games to order their set will be left in the dust. By the time the games begin, it may be all but impossible to buy the Series I set at the original issue price. And, this is an incredible commemorative coin set!

Each complete set consists of two Gold Proof coins and four Silver Proofs, six in total. The two Gold coins are minted in pure .9999 Fine Gold, each with a flawless Gem Proof finish. Their stunning designs are captured in frosted, cameo relief against shimmering mirror fields. The four pure .999 Fine Silver Proofs have the added distinction of being highlighted with dramatic accents of color. Elegantly presented in a sleek blonde hardwood Presentation Case embossed with the official seal of the Beijing Olympics, each set will be accompanied by the government Certificate of Authenticity.

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