China 2014 Year of the Horse 3 Gram .9999 Gold Antique Square Hole Medal

The 2014 Year of the Horse Antique Square Hole Gold Medal was issued by the China Gold Coin Corporation in celebration of the Chinese Jiawu Year of the Horse. Inspired by traditional Chinese cash coinage, the piece combines a circular outer form with a square central opening representing the historic concept of a round heaven and square earth. This 3 gram version is marked Au999.9 for high-purity gold and was struck by the Shanghai Mint. The 3 gram issue was limited to 20,000 pieces, making it a distinctive modern Chinese precious-metal collectible.