Black Unicorn 2023 1 oz Silver Proof Split Coin – China
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It’s widely believed that Black Unicorns possess incredible strength and magical powers. It’s a rare and mysterious creature that has captured the imaginations of people for centuries and maintains strong appeal in both Western and Eastern cultures. But, while popular in both corners of the world, depictions of this mythical creature vary widely. Considered to be the most powerful of all unicorns, Black Unicorns have dark, foreboding elements in Western culture, and are seen as divine, all-powerful beings in Eastern folklore. Here you can see BOTH versions of this legendary beast on this, the second year in China’s Black Unicorn series!
Stunning “Split-Coin” Proof Features High-Relief Imagery
The image on this medal is the masterful creation of one of China’s most esteemed art designers, Zhu Xihua, an artist renowned for his animal artwork. The design features a brilliant contrast of depictions of fierce Eastern and Western Black Unicorns—which appear to be opposing each other—against a background of a Yin Yang symbol. What really separates this piece from other medals and coins is that it actually DOES separate! Is consists of two pieces—a Yin half and a Yang half—that fit perfectly together along a seam!
The image is even more exotic thanks to incredible High Relief imagery that seems to leap from the medal’s glistening surface. Struck by the Shanghai Mint in a full ounce of highly pure 99.9% fine silver, this immaculate Split-Coin Proof was specially manufactured using polished dies and selected planchets to give the desired mirror effect. The Eastern Unicorn piece features a Reverse Proof Finish consisting of polished devices and frosted fields while the Western Unicorn piece has a traditional Proof finish consisting of frosted devices and polished fields. The contrast between the mirrored and frosted surfaces is made even more dramatic with the way each Unicorn is portrayed on the reverse side, creating even more contrast and “tension” in the overall Yin & Yang design theme
Order Now—Just 2,888 Black Unicorn Proofs Authorized For Worldwide Release
Unfortunately, mintage numbers for this medal are so small that few collectors outside China will ever get the opportunity to own one of these exquisite Black Unicorns! Limited to just 2,888 pieces for worldwide release, each will come in a “Red Chinese” drawstring pouch and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity and a fact-filled storycard about Black Unicorns. These will not last for long so reserve one for your collection now to avoid frustration and disappointment later!
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