Taiwan High Speed Rail Commemorative Silver Coin

Name | Taiwan High Speed Rail Commemorative Silver Coin |
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Composition | 99.9% Pure Silver |
Diameter |
38 millimeters |
Weight |
31.135 grams (Containing one ounce of silver) |
Face Value |
NT$100 |
Image:Obverse |
The obverse depicts a moving train with landscape in the foreground and cityscape in the background. The edge around the coin is inscribed with "95th Year of Republic of China," and "In Commemoration of the Inauguration of Taiwan High Speed Rail." |
Image:Reverse |
The reverse features a map of Taiwan inscribed with the Taiwan High Speed Rail line as well as images of the Office of the President in Taipei and the Spring & Autumn Towers in Kaohsiung. Taipei and Zuoying, Kaohsiung are at either end of the Taiwan High Speed Rail line. |
Description |
Taiwan High Speed Rail will come into service in 2006. To celebrate this important milestone in Taiwan's transport history, the Central Bank of China will issue the Taiwan High Speed Rail Commemorative Silver Coin. The silver coin is a legal tender with face value of NT$100. Only a limited quantity of coins will be issued. |