NWT Authentic Beijing 2008 Olympic Gold Fuwa Commemorative Medallion Set LTE COA

New and unused Set numbered 102316 Authorized by Beijing organizing committee for the games of the XXIX Olympiad Opened for the first time to photograph Certificates of authenticity are sealed Gold Medallions representing the 5 mascots of the 2008 Olympic Games are encased in an elegant Lucite plaque with a 2 piece stand Presented in a luxurious satin-lined embossed box Box shows very minor signs of shelf wear Fabulous collectors item! Exceptionally rare. Absolutely authentic. Serious inquiries only. The mascots: The mascots correspond to the 5 natural elements and to 4 popular animals in China. Each mascot represents the colour of one of the five Olympic rings and also bears a wish, as it was traditional in ancient Chinese culture to transmit wishes through signs or symbols. Beibei, the fish, references the element of water and her wish is prosperity. Jingjing, the panda, represents the forest and his wish is happiness. Yingying, the Tibetan antelope, represents earth and his wish is good health. Nini, the swallow, represents the sky and her wish is good luck. Huanhuan is a child of fire. He transmits the passion of sport as well as symbolises the Olympic flame and spirit. Dunhuang grotto art inspired the decoration on his head, together with certain traditional good-luck designs. Very rare