Issued by the People's Bank of China and minted by Shenyang Mint in 1992.
This is part of Inventions and Discoveries of China program - Series I. Each series came with gold, silver and/or platinum 5-coin set.
Common Obverse design: the Great Wall of China.
Reverse design: It commemorates Chinese invention of the compss in the 4th century BC.
Rare opportunity to acquire this coin, which is usually available only as part of an expensive 5-coin set.
FREE BONUS WITH PURCHASE: For a limited time and while supplies last, get a FREE replica model of the first compass with every coin purchase! On a trip to China, our President visited the Museum of Chinese History, where he purchased models of the first compass. Invented by the Chinese sometime between 480-221 BC, the compass is considered one of the four greatest Chinese inventions. It works by placing a magnetized spoon on a 2 3/4 square earthplate; the handle of the spoon points south. Manufactured by Central Iron and Steel Research Institute.
