Silver Ounce 2025 Chinese Dragon, Coin from China - detailed information

The People's Republic of China issues bullion coins through various mints under the supervision of the People's Bank of China. The China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation oversees the production and distribution of currency and coins in mainland China, while the China Gold Coin Incorporation, a subsidiary of the People's Bank of China, is responsible for designing and marketing China's precious metals coins.

China has been issuing bullion coins since 1982, when the iconic Panda range was introduced - first in gold, then starting in 1983 in silver as well. The coins are denominated in Renminbi (Yuan) and are legal tender in China. However, their intrinsic value is much higher than the face value; these coins are not intended for circulation but are targeted at bullion investors or collectors.

Initially the formats that were used were based on the troy ounce, which is internationally popular for bullion coinage. Starting in 2016, the weight system of troy ounces was replaced by the metric system of grams, the standard system of weights used in the People's Republic of China and indeed most of the world. However, the country still issues coins in troy ounces occasionally.

These coins are minted at various locations across China, including Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, and Beijing. Unlike other countries that have multiple mints, Chinese mints do not employ mint marks, which means that their products are visually indistinguishable.

This coin is the first release in a bullion range featuring the Chinese Dragon.

Minted by the Shenzhen Guobao Mint, it was issued by the People's Bank of China and distributed by China Gold Coin Group. According to the press release:
"This 2025 Chinese Dragon Silver Bullion Coin is to be mainly distributed overseas, aiming to create an investment product with Chinese characteristics, profound cultural significance and in line with international aesthetic standards. Jointly with Panda Silver Coin, this silver coin is to meet the increasingly diversified investment needs of domestic and foreign consumers, and promoting the international dissemination and exchange of Chinese culture."