2023 China 2-oz Silver Black Unicorn Proof NGC PF70UC First Day of Issue w/Black Core & Pagoda Label

Celebrate The Strength, Power & Magic Of The Black Unicorn

It’s widely believed that Black Unicorns possess incredible strength and magical powers. It’s a rare and mysterious creature that has captured the imaginations of people for centuries and maintains strong appeal in both Western and Eastern cultures. But, while popular in both corners of the world, depictions of this mythical creature vary widely. Considered to be the most powerful of all unicorns, Black Unicorns have dark, foreboding elements in Western culture, and are seen as divine, all-powerful beings in Eastern folklore. Here you can see BOTH versions of this legendary beast on this, the second year in China’s Black Unicorn series!

Stunning High-Relief Imagery

The image on this medal is the masterful creation of one of China’s most esteemed art designers, Zhu Xihua, an artist renowned for his animal artwork. The design features a brilliant contrast of depictions of fierce Eastern and Western Black Unicorns—which appear to be opposing each other—against a background of a Yin Yang symbol. The image is even more exotic thanks to incredible High Relief imagery that seems to leap from the medal’s glistening surface.

Flawless Proofs From Among The First Issued

Struck by the Shanghai Mint in two full ounces of highly pure 99.9% fine silver, this immaculate piece was specially manufactured using polished dies and selected planchets to give the desired mirror effect. The Eastern Unicorn side features a Reverse Proof Finish consisting of polished devices and frosted fields while the Western Unicorn side has a traditional Proof finish consisting of frosted devices and polished fields. The contrast between the mirrored and frosted surfaces is made even more dramatic with the way each Unicorn is portrayed on the reverse side, creating even more contrast and “tension” in the overall Yin & Yang design theme.

In addition, each Black Unicorn available in this offer has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as being in flawless Proof-70 Ultra Cameo (PF70UC) condition, a distinction that means these perfectly-graded medals have ZERO imperfections—showing all features and fields exactly as the engraver and mint intended. In addition, NGC has certified that these are First Day of Issue (FDI) medals, meaning they were received by NGC or an NGC-approved depository by the release date or on the business day within 24 hours of the official release date. It will also come sonically sealed in a museum-quality acrylic holder with a black display core and encapsulated with a special Chinese pagoda label.

Order Now—Just 1,888 Black Unicorn Proofs Authorized For Worldwide Release

Unfortunately, mintage numbers for this medal are so small that few collectors outside China will ever get the opportunity to own one of these exquisite Black Unicorns! Limited to just 1,888 pieces for worldwide release, even fewer are available certified by NGC as being flawless Proofs with a First Day of Issue designation. Each will come in a drawstring pouch and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity and a fact-filled storycard about Black Unicorns. These will not last for long so reserve one for your collection now to avoid frustration and disappointment later!

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS:

• SECOND YEAR OF CHINA’S BLACK UNICORN SERIES – This 2023-dated medal is the second year in China’s Black Unicorn series. It depicts fierce Eastern and Western Black Unicorns against a background of a Yin Yang symbol. The obverse showcases an image of the Hall of Prayer for Abundant Harvests, located in Beijing’s Temple of Heaven.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Each Black Unicorn Proof was struck by the Shanghai Mint in two full ounces of highly pure 99.9% fine silver and measures 45 mm in diameter.
• PERFECT PROOF CONDITION – Your 2023 China Two-Ounce Silver Black Unicorn Proof has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) in perfect Proof-70 Ultra Cameo (PF70UC) condition.
• KEY FIRST DAY OF ISSUE CERTIFICATION – NGC has certified that this Black Unicorn is a First Day of Issue (FDI) medal, independent authentication that it was released by the mint during the premier day of the series’ issue. It will come in an acrylic holder with a black display core and encapsulated with a Chinese pagoda label.
• EXTREMELY SMALL LIMITED EDITION – The mintage for the 2023 China Two-Ounce Silver Black Unicorn Proof has been set at just 1,888 for worldwide release.

Celebrate the return of the Unicorn with this 2023 China Two-Ounce Silver Black Unicorn Proof. Just 1,888 of these 99.9% silver medals were struck for worldwide release. Get yours now in flawless Proof-70 Ultra Cameo First Day of Issue condition!