Gold? Dragon Medallion from China

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shirohniichan2
shirohniichan2 Posts: 51 ✭✭✭
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Does anyone know if this is real gold?
It’s issued by the 中国造幣公司 (China Mint Company) for the year of the dragon. That’s all I know.

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  • Sapyx
    Sapyx Posts: 2,619 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I doubt they would make it of gold without marking it as such.

    I believe this is a brass medal included in mint sets.

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  • horseyride
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    China, 1981, Year of Dragon gold-plated copper coin, part of a 12-piece set representing the Chinese zodiac signs between 1981 and 1992. It goes for around $12

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