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Beijing 2008 Olympic coins

Beijing 2008 Olympic coins (1) "29th Olympiad commemorative coins" by the People's Bank of China in September 20, 2006 To a global issue. This Olympic commemorative coins issued by the 29th ordinary commemorative coins and precious metal commemorative coins, including two varieties. Ordinary commemorative coins (1) a set of two pieces; Precious metal commemorative coins (1) a set of six, one-third ounce gold coin, two, one ounce gold coin 4. Above all legal currency of the People's Republic of China. Ordinary commemorative coins features the same logo for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing 2008 Olympic Games main venue-overlooking the runway of the National Stadium and the picture. To be within the margin above the "People's Republic of China" name to be within the margin below "2008" decorated. One side pictorial mascot for the Beijing 2008 Olympic sport in the Fujian Children ages 2 mascot for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Swimming Fujian her designs, to be within the upper left corner geopolitical value "1 billion" word to be within the margin below "the 29th Olympic Games" words. The coin denominations of one million were 25 mm in diameter, materials are brass alloy, the issuance of 10 million pieces. The coins have the same functions with the existing renminbi, denominated in yuan and the same circulation. Precious metal commemorative coins (1) into the design of the rich Chinese national characteristics, the common features of the 29th Olympic Games emblem of the dragon designs and traditional Chinese form, and published the name, decorated with "2008." One-third ounce of gold coins (two pieces) to the back of one picture equestrian sports in ancient China and modeling the 29th Olympic sport-equestrian sports icon, second to the ancient Chinese exercise form and archery 29th Olympic sports - archery sports icon, and published "at the 29th Olympic Games" and the word denomination. 1 ounce silver coins (4 pieces) back one picture for children kite flying, Chinese knot and paper windmill, two children jumping goats, knot and AINSLIAEA lords 3 for children greens Medica, Chinese knot and Beas decoration four children kicking the shuttlecock, knot and cloth tiger, and published the "29th Olympiad words" and the denomination. Round-third ounce of gold coins (two pieces) of refined money, one-third ounce of pure gold with a diameter of 23 mm and a denomination of 150 yuan, a synthetic 99.99%, the biggest issue for 60,000 pieces. Round 1 ounce silver coins (four) as refined coins containing one ounce of silver, has a diameter of 40 mm and a denomination of 10 yuan, a synthetic 99.9%, the biggest issue for the 160,000 pieces. The mint commemorative coins will be made by Shenzhen Guobao Limited, a joint foundry Shanghai Mint, and the Shenyang mints and currency levels in those with Z, S, Y alphabetical distinguish China Gold Coin Incorporation. Beijing 2008 Olympic commemorative coins with the exquisite design, superb casting level and strong ethnic characteristics, better publicize and promote the Olympic spirit, documented and splendid culture heritage of the Chinese nation, creating a bond of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games cultural atmosphere that provide people with a rare collection of treasures. According to BOCOG and the People's Bank of China signed the "29th Olympiad commemorative coins issued," and the People's Bank of China will issue in 2007 and 2008 Olympic commemorative coins Group 2 and Group 3.

[Denominations -- one yuan 【Material -- brass [25 mm in diameter -- [Volume -- 10 million pieces [Features the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games emblem, Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and the National Stadium -- the main venue of the runway overlooks the picture. To be within the margin above the "People's Republic of China" name to be within the margin below "2008" decorated. [Beijing 2008 Olympic mascot design back Fujian condition of the sport in the shape of the inner surface of a face value of the upper left corner to be "one yuan words" to be within the margin below "the 29th Olympic Games" words.

[Denominations -- one yuan 【Material -- brass [25 mm in diameter -- [Volume -- 10 million pieces [Features the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games emblem, Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and the National Stadium -- the main venue of the runway overlooks the picture. To be within the margin above the "People's Republic of China" name to be within the margin below "2008" decorated. [Beijing 2008 Olympic mascot design back Fujian her swimming form and published in the upper left corner inside geopolitical value "1 billion" word to be within the margin below "the 29th Olympic Games" words.

[Denominations -- 150 yuan [The material -- [Synthetic -- 99.99% Refining [quality] [Weight (2004/58) -- one-third [Circular shape -- [23mm diameter -- [Volume -- 60,000 pieces [Features -- the 29th Olympic Games emblem of the dragon designs and traditional Chinese form, and published the name, decorated with "2008." [Reverse pattern -- Ancient Chinese exercise form and the 29th Olympic equestrian sports -- equestrian sports icon, and published in the "29th Olympiad words" and the denomination.

[Denominations -- 150 yuan [The material -- [Synthetic -- 99.99% Refining [quality] [Weight (2004/58) -- one-third [Circular shape -- [23mm diameter -- [Volume -- 60,000 pieces [Features -- the 29th Olympic Games emblem of the dragon designs and traditional Chinese form, and published the name, decorated with "2008." [Reverse pattern -- Ancient Chinese Archery modeling and the 29th Olympic Games sports -- archery sports icon, and published in the "29th Olympiad words" and the denomination.

[10 denominations -- 【Materials -- silver [Synthetic -- 99.99% Refining [quality] [Weight (2004/58) : 1 [Circular shape -- [40mm diameter -- [Volume -- 160,000 pieces [Features -- the 29th Olympic Games emblem of the dragon designs and traditional Chinese form, and published the name, decorated with "2008." [Reverse pattern -- children kite flying, Chinese knot and paper windmills and published "at the 29th Olympic Games" and the word denomination.

[10 denominations -- 【Materials -- silver [Synthetic -- 99.99% Refining [quality] [Weight (2004/58) : 1 [Circular shape -- [40mm diameter -- [Volume -- 160,000 pieces [Features -- the 29th Olympic Games emblem of the dragon designs and traditional Chinese form, and published the name, decorated with "2008." Children jump back pictorial -- [goats, knot and AINSLIAEA Secretary, and published in the "29th Olympiad words" and the denomination.

[10 denominations -- 【Materials -- silver [Synthetic -- 99.99% Refining [quality] [Weight (2004/58) : 1 [Circular shape -- [40mm diameter -- [Volume -- 160,000 pieces [Features -- the 29th Olympic Games emblem of the dragon designs and traditional Chinese form, and published the name, decorated with "2008." Children roll back pictorial [l], and Beas and Chinese decoration, and published "at the 29th Olympic Games" and the word denomination.

[10 denominations -- 【Materials -- silver [Synthetic -- 99.99% Refining [quality] [Weight (2004/58) : 1 [Circular shape -- [40mm diameter -- [Volume -- 160,000 pieces [Features -- the 29th Olympic Games emblem of the dragon designs and traditional Chinese form, and published the name, decorated with "2008." [Reverse pattern -- children kicking the shuttlecock, and Bush and Chinese tiger, and published "at the 29th Olympic Games" and the word denomination.

Beijing 2008 Olympic mascot badge

"2008 Beijing Olympic Games mascots badge" by the China Gold Coin Corporation November 12, 2005 In the country.
Beijing inception of the China Gold Coin Distribution Center sold Shenzhen Guobao mint Ltd., Shanghai Mint Casting this badge total of seven specifications, including 1 kg color gold one gold and one tenth ounce of color gold medallion five gold, 1 g color gold badge five; 1 kg color silver one gold and one ounce of color silver and six 80-mm copper Chapter 1 missiles, 38 mm color Silver Bronze six. Face design standards for the 29th Olympic mascot design, and published "to mark the 29th Olympic Games mascot" in Chinese or English words; The reverse shows the emblem of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and sports portfolio design (no badge back pictorial). The medals for the Beijing 2008 Olympic licensed merchandise, incorporated in the China Gold Coin Corporation forged identification certificates and licensed Olympic merchandise.
2008 Olympic Games will be held in Beijing, China, the Chinese nation's dream Olympics, the Beijing Olympic Games mascots are displayed on the fine Chinese culture, but also documented history of the Beijing Olympics, the major carriers contractors. The previous Olympic Games mascots as image ambassadors to promote the Olympic idea, popularize the Olympic knowledge and carry forward the Olympic spirit has a very important role in many aspects. The badge issued to fully display the Olympic mascot of the live image, and further promote the Olympic spirit of the driver left imprinted.
The badge is the first time that China has issued the Olympic mascot badge of great significance to the commemoration and a high value for collection.

	1 kg gold
China Gold Coin Corporation [Color 】 -- China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation [5Kg/1Kg
	Tenth ounce gold
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	1 ounce silver color sets
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	80 mm Bronze
Gold Coin Corporation Chinese banknotes States tripod
	Color Silver 【 Gold Coin Corporation 】
1 kg silver color 1 ounce of silver single color
	38 mm silver bronze 【 Gold Coin Corporation 】
	1 g badge 【 Gold Coin Corporation 】
29th Olympic mascot badge [China Gold Coin Corporation -- Commodities name Material Into color Weight Shape Direct Drive Issue 1 kg gold color The 99.9% 1 kg Yen 80 mm 29 pieces Color-tenth ounce gold medallion sets The 99.9% Tenth ounce × 5 Yen 18 mm 6000 sets 1 gram gold color badge The 99.9% 1 g Yen 14 mm 5 × 10000 pieces 1 kg silver color Silver 99.9% 1 kg Yen 100 mm 2008 pieces Five sets of one ounce of silver color Silver 99.9% And 50 × 5 Yen 40 mm 6000 sets 1 ounce silver color Silver 99.9% 1 ounce Yen 40 mm 20,000 pieces Bronze Copper － － Yen 80 mm 6,000 Five sets of color silver bronze Copper － － Yen 38 mm 45,000 sets Color Silver Bronze Copper － － Yen 38 mm 75000 pieces [29th Olympic mascot badge -- China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation Commodities name Material Into color Weight Shape Direct Drive Issue 5 kg gold color The 99.9% 5 kg Yen 80 mm 29 pieces 1 kg gold color The 99.9% 1 kg Yen 80 mm 200 Tenth ounce gold medallion sets The 99.9% Tenth ounce × 5 Yen 18 mm 20,000 sets Five sets of one ounce of silver color Silver 99.9% And 50 × 5 Yen 40 mm 50,000 sets Bronze Copper － － Yen 80 mm 60,000 pieces

Olympic FAQs

Q: I really want to go to Beijing to watch the games! Where can I get the tickets?
A: The Beijing Olympic Games schedule is from Aug. 8 to 24, 2008 and tickets will be available from the beginning of 2007. Part of the ticket allocation is to be reserved for competitors' families, with most of them sold in China. However, it is still unclear as to the exact methods of buying these tickets. People can buy tickets via the internet or mobile phones. If you are outside China, you can contact your local Olympic Committee, which are responsible for the ticket selling in your country.
Q: There must be many visitors to Beijing in 2008. Where can we stay during the Olympic Games?
A:There are many good hotels and hostels in Beijing. You can stay in good hotels such as Beijing Hotel, Hilton Hotel, and Beijing New Century Hotel and so on to enjoy a luxury holiday in ancient Beijing city. If you are on a budget, you can choose Youth Hostels, which are also clean and tidy. Since there may be many visitors to Beijing at that time, it is best to book a hotel well in advance. For details about Beijing hotels, you can check Beijing Hotels or the introduction to hotels on the official website for the Beijing Olympics . Another good and comprehensive website of traveling in Beijing is Beijing Trip.

Q: How about communications in Beijing? Can I use my mobile phone Beijing, and what about the internet?
A: In China, GSM network only have two frequencies, 900HZ and 1800HZ so if your mobile phone must be tri-band to use it in China. CDMA is not very popular in China, so it is best to ask the sale agent for details before coming to China. Internet cafes can be found everywhere in Beijing with most of them using broadband connections.

Q: Can Chinese people speak English or are there English-speaking guides/volunteers available during the Olympic Games?
A: Most of the students have learnt English since junior high school. They will be more than willing to help you if you have any problems. What's more, Beijing citizens are learning English. English speaking guides and volunteers are also available to provide better service to our international visitors.

Q: How about the transportation in China? Can I drive in Beijing on an international driver license?
A: The transportation system has been greatly improved in recent years. People can use subway, bus, taxi and light rail to arrive at Olympic Green and other venues during the Olympics. However, you cannot drive in China unless you have a Chinese driving license.

Q: Is there western food available in Beijing as Chinese cuisine is not to my taste?
A: As a modernized capital city, there are many kinds of restaurants in Beijing. Most of the hotels offer both Chinese and Western food. Restaurants offering food of American, Brazilian, French, German, Indian, Japanese, Italian, etc. can be found everywhere in Beijing. You can check details about dining in Beijing.

Q: I like the Olympic Mascots very much! Where can I buy them?
A: There are many souvenirs available for the Beijing Olympics including metal products, clothing and accessories, hats, bags, ties, pens and handicrafts, all with symbol of the Beijing Olympics. You can buy them in many big stores and tourist attractions.

Q: The Beijing Olympics is in August, what will the weather condition be at that time?
A: Though August is not the hottest month of the year, you should pay attention to the strong ultraviolet radiation. The average daily maximum temperature in August is 29C(84F) so it is advisable to bring sunglasses, sun block, and light clothes to remain comfortable in the hot summer weather. Check the detailed information about Beijing weather.

Venues outside Beijing

Temporary Competition Venues in Beijing

Existing Competition Venues in Beijing

New Competition Venues in Beijing

Olympic Venues

Olympic Green is where 50% of the competition venues will be found in 2008, and is located at the north end of the central axis of Beijing City. A forest park, a central area including competition venues, Olympic Village, the Main Press Center (MPC), and the International Broadcasting Center (IBC) and so on for Olympic Games can be found at Olympic Green. There will be several subway stations to connect the Olympic Green and the downtown area. Besides, people can also choose buses, taxis or to drive to Olympic Green.

Altogether 31 venues will be used in Beijing during the 29th Olympiad. Most of them have already been completed, though some are still under construction. An additional six cities, namely Hong Kong, Qingdao, Qinhuangdao, Shanghai, Shenyang and Tianjin, will also co-operate with Beijing to run the Equestrian, Sailing and the Football Preliminaries.

National Stadium, which is nicknamed the Bird's Nest because of the unique design, is located at Olympic Green and covers an area of 258,000 square meters (about 63.8 acres). Designed by the famous Swiss architect Herzog & DeMeuron and China Architecture Design Institute, the construction started in December, 2003 and will have a capacity of 100,000 upon completion. Besides the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, this grand and modern stadium will host Athletics and Football during the Games. This Stadium will be the stage for both national and international sporting events, as well as cultural and entertainment activities after the Olympics. The glittering National Aquatics Center, namely 'H2O3', is another highlight of Olympic Green. It covers an area of more than 65,000 square meters (about 16.1 acres) and have a capacity of 17,000 during the Swimming, Diving, Water Polo, and Synchronized Swimming events. The center has been donated by many Chinese and Chinese associations from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and the rest of the world.

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New Competition Venues in Beijing
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Olympic Beijing 2008

In 2008, Beijing is going to hold the Olympic Games, which the focus of the world is going to be on Beijing soon. Having the right of holding such international event, Beijing moves one more step forwards on its history of being international metropolitan. A slogan, “New Beijing. Great Olympics”, can be seen everywhere in the city from subway stations to shirts people wear. When the Olympic Games in 2008 are held in Beijing, the focus of the world is going to be on Beijing. The Chinese government wants to create one of the greatest Olympics. In order to achieve the goal, a new Beijing is needed to show the modernity of the country and its ability of an international city. Various constructions are added to Beijing to create the new Beijing.


As Oriental Plaza is at the east of Tiananmen, Occidental Plaza is under construction at the west of Beijing. Similarly to Oriental Plaza, Occidental Plaza has three buildings. However the buildings are much higher. The surface of both plazas is the same with crystal glasses but the new plaza is in a silvery transparent color making the buildings more lighted. The color of Occidental Plaza is parallel to the National Grand Theatre. Moreover, they share another similarity in their heights. They are much higher the buildings around them. Looking around the city from the Drum Tower, Occidental Plaza is the most distinguish high-rise at the west of Beijing.

Xi Cheng District which is west of Beijing inner city is at its full speed to development. Large advertisement boards including different modern and traditional structures can be found in different places at Xi Cheng District. Like the bill board shown above, is on the Chang’an Avenue in Xi Dan. It says “Grad the opportunity. Develop Xi Cheng District”. It is the age of development. Development is part of everyone’s mind. The preservation of the past culture is secondary compared to development. In the bill board, Occidental Plaza and Time Squares are placed almost in the middle of the board. The White Pavilion and siheyuans are put at the corner. This billboard’s center of focus is the westernized high-rises rather than the architectures from the past.



As the major cities in China become more prosperous, consumer culture becomes part of the mainstream culture. It will become more and more important as Olympics approach. Businessmen in Beijing will not waste this chance to make some money. Capitalism and materialism are the directions Beijing culture is going at. Most of the constructions sites are brand new apartments. The large amount of housing supplies means that there is a large amount of demands. A new consumer group merges as foreign companies coming in to Beijing paying them above average salaries. The middle class in Beijing starts to form and since they are more wealth and are brand-conscious, they are willing to spend more on goods or services. Consumer culture stimulates the economy and the economy stimulates the consumer culture.




Tiananmen Square is a phantasmagoric center throughout its existence. It has had a Hong Kong Clock before Hong Kong is handover to China to count down to the handover moment. Now at the east of the Square outside the National Museum of China, there is an Olympic clock counting down for Olympic Games in 2008. The clock looks into the future of Beijing bring the influence of Olympics to present. Moreover, the clock serves as an advertisement of the coming Olympics as well as an advertisement for Omega.

Looking at the clock, it is a combination of past and present and of Chinese and Western cultures. Chinese and English are the languages on the clock. "Beijing 2008" is in English and Arabic numerals. However, they are written in Chinese Calligraphy. The red and white symbol has two ways to interprete. It is a running person showing the athletic characteristics of the Olympics. It is also the Chinese character "Jing", which means the capital and represents Beijing. The Olympic Clock does not only link the present to the future, but also combines the different cultures together.






Holding a Great Olympics means tons preparations are needed. Constructions of different stadiums are the fundament. As the government value the event so importantly, designs of various stadiums have already confirmed. The location of the Olympic Park is also chosen. It is at the north of Beijing on the central axis. The Olympic Park extends the central axis outside of the inner city and adds to the overall development of the central axis. It reinforces the structural layout of historic Beijing and connects the past to the future. The style of the stadiums is similar to the National Grand Theatre with the color silver. Maybe the fresh feeling given by the color silver is a representation of future. Olympic Park is going to be one of the most important structures in Beijing. Its significance does not lie in its appearance but as a symbol of new Beijing.



Constructions of the various stadiums add to the overall style of Beijing's architectures. At the same time, the Olympic Games which is originally from Athens add new impact on the cultures of Beijing. An Olympic wave is coming to Beijing and transforms it into an Olympic City.


Silver is emerging to be the main colors of Beijing’s new constructions. Even though the architectural styles are still varied in many forms, there is possible to find a new harmony in color silver. Demolition and construction are going to slow down as Beijing transforms into an Olympic City. From then onward, a new Beijing with its own characteristics will be formed There will be a way to incorporate the heritages with the future making Beijing a living museum of history and time. For instance, the central axis shows Beijing’s past historical values, its communist characteristics and its future development. Similarly, new constructions in future are going to share the past, the present and the future. As a new Beijing emerges, the collective memory of the city is renewed. People in Beijing will have nostalgia of the past and expectation of the future at the same time. After the Olympics, Beijing will have some time to rest. Then the culture of Beijing will stabilize. It will not be a culture which includes everything it can get, but a culture that convert the new impact into its characteristics.