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World Cup commemorative coins issued

www.chinanews.cn 2005-03-16 15:12:03

On March 14th, a staff member in Zhengzhou showed off a 0.25-ounce gold
coin commemorating the "2006 FIFA World Cup Germany TM." In order to
commemorate the 18th FIFA World Cup to be held in Germany in 2006, the
People's Bank of China announced that it will issue a set of 2006 FIFA
World Cup Germany TM Commemorative Gold and Silver Coins. The set
consists of a 0.25-ounce gold coin, a one-ounce silver coin and a
one-kilo silver coin. Made by Shanghai Mint, the coins are considered
legal tender of the People's Republic of China. Limited quantities of the
coins went on sale yesterday at Henan Currency and Coins Company Ltd.

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