Silver Two Ounces 2017 Chinese Guardian Lions - Male, Coin from Palau - detailed information

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Chinese Guardian Lions Male – CIT Coin Invest AG
The Mint says about this coin:

Buddhist Guardian Lions, commonly known as Foo Dogs, appeared in China during the Han dynasty. With their protective powers the lions watched over imperial palaces, temples and tombs. Popularity of Guardian Lions has risen steeply since then, and they are nowadays commonly seen guarding entrances to hotels, restaurants and people’s homes. The lions are usually shown in pairs with a male lion resting a paw on sphere and the female lion restraining a cub. Akin to CIT’s popular Laughing Buddha coins, the Chinese Guardian Lions are minted in black proof smartminting© relief with incredible detail and depth. The lions themselves are bright silver with greyscale printing accentuating the statues shape. The lion pair is presented in a silky black collector’s box. more
CIT Item ID: 28308
Country: Palau
Date of issue: 2017
Denomination: 10 Dollars
Material: Silver .999
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 888
Technique: smartminting®