A striking collectible coin featuring a traditional Chinese dragon design, enhanced with a Black Ruthenium + Selective Gold finish. "Black Empire" is not a mint itself, but rather a popular line of colourised and plated coins produced by third-party private companies using genuine bullion coins. While this coin is no longer legal tender due to its altered state, its value as a collectible is undeniable.
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Design: The coin showcases a dynamic golden Chinese dragon set against a deep black ruthenium background. The combination of selective gold plating and black ruthenium creates a bold contrast that highlights the intricate details of the drago n's scales, claws, and expression.
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Specifications: Composed of 1 oz (31.104g) of pure silver (.999 fine).
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Text on the coin: Includes the inscriptions “31.104g Ag.999” at the top and the denomination “10元” (10 Yuan) on the right.
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Edition: Limited to only 500 pieces worldwide, making it a rare and exclusive collectible.
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Packaging: Comes in an elegant presentation box with a certificate of authenticity, branded with the "GBR" logo and marked "Black Edition".
This piece combines cultural symbolism with luxurious finishes, appealing to both numismatics enthusiasts and lovers of Eastern mythology.
- Country: China
- Year: 2025
- Face Value: 10 Yuan
- Metal: Silver 999/1000
- Fineness (purity): .999
- Diameter (mm): 38
- Weights (g): 31.1 (1 oz)
- Quality: Black Ruthenium + Selective Gold finish
- Mintage (pcs): 500
- Certificate COA: Yes
- Presentation case (box): Yes
"Black Empire" is not a mint itself, but rather a popular line of colourised and plated coins produced by third-party private companies using genuine bullion coins.
While they start with genuine, legal tender bullion coins (like the Royal Canadian Mint Silver Maple Leaf, Mexican Libertad or the American Walking Liberty/Silver Eagle), the colourisation and black ruthenium/gold plating are done by private, aftermarket customisation companies (such as European Mint/Power Coin). Official government mints (like The Royal Canadian Mint) do not authorize or endorse these aftermarket modifications. Therefore these coins are generally not gradeable. Many collectors enjoy the vivid pop-culture themes and striking aesthetic. Black Empire coins are highly stylized, limited-run pieces.
