Golden Terracotta Warriors 9999 COOK ISLANDS gold coin

The Terracotta Army is considered one of the greatest discoveries of the 20th century! Discovered by farmers digging a well in 1974, this gigantic group of 8000 sculptures took the world by surprise. Soldiers, horses and carriages were uncovered during the excavation. An incredible army was built to guard the tomb of China's first emperor - Qin Shihuang (259-210 BC) after death.

The most impressive feature are rows of thousands of individually detailed soldiers. These soldiers were given unique traits meant to represent some of the actual soldiers of the day. Some of the soldiers are stocky while others get a stern look on their faces. Still others are given distinctive armor, hairstyles, and decorative clothing that represent different ranks of the soldiers. The soldiers were molded in parts, fired in a kiln like pottery, and then assembled and painted.

The army lay underground for more than 2000 years before it was discovered and is now considered one of the greatest archaeological sites in the world. The find was hailed as the eighth wonder of the world and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

The possibilities of enhanced Smartminting © allow us to use our Ultra High-Relief technology to bring these soldiers back to life! This stunning evidence features three formidable soldiers on the reverse. Each soldier displays a unique trait, and the layering of the high relief gives them the depth you would experience standing right next to them! The obverse depicts a chariot that serves as one of the vehicles used for the Emperor's inspection tour of his afterlife.

A fine gold coin in a capsule (0.5 g) is delivered in a box.

Article is tax-free according to §25c UStG

numismatic data

Face value: 5 dollars
Vintage: 2021
Country: Cook Islands (the)
Embossing Quality: Proof
Metal: fine gold
Weight: 0.5g
Diameter: 11mm
Circulation: 5000
Certificate: Yes
Casket: Yes