The latest issue in the Czech Mint's series dedicated to the new seven wonders of the world commemorates the Great Wall of China. This special product will be appreciated especially by investors. The entire package contains one troy ounce of gold divided into ten identical coins. If you want to cash in only part of your investment, you can break up the package and sell the coins individually...

When Qin Shi Huang unified China and became its first emperor, he began to consolidate his power autocratically. He punished critics, imposed high taxes on his subjects, waged wars and built costly monuments. All aspects of his cruel rule were mirrored in the Great Wall of China. This huge structure, which began construction in 221 BC, was defensive in nature. Its purpose was to protect the empire from external enemies – raiders and nomads from the north. At the same time, it helped the emperor get rid of his internal enemies. He forced his opponents to build a barrier, which today is an incredible 8,851 kilometres long, under the harshest conditions. The inhuman labour in the relentless heat of the arid deserts and the bitter cold of the mountain slopes claimed hundreds of thousands of lives. It is said that their bones were then used as building material. Last but not least, the construction aroused awe and was a demonstration of power – it can even be seen from orbit. Although the Great Wall of China has survived to this day, the dynasty of the hated emperor who longed for immortality was not so fortunate. It fell just four years after Qin Shi Huangdi died. In the end, the wall was unable to hold back the hordes of barbarians – it was too long and therefore impossible to guard in its entirety. However, it functioned well as a communication line and road. It is therefore no surprise that other Chinese rulers continued its construction. It was rebuilt during the reign of the Ming dynasty, eighteen centuries later. By then, it was no longer serfs and convicts who were responsible for its construction, but soldiers and well-paid craftsmen. Even today, millions of people visit the Great Wall of China every year – not as builders, but as amazed tourists who have come to see the longest structure ever built...

The reverse side of the coin, designed by medal maker Ludmila Kracíková, DiS., depicts the Great Wall of China in hilly terrain. The detail of the fortifications is supplemented with the English inscription GREAT WALL OF CHINA. The obverse side, which is common to the entire series, features all seven new wonders of the world – the Brazilian statue of Christ the Redeemer, the Jordanian rock city of Petra, the Mayan city of Chichén Itzá in Mexico, the Roman Colosseum, the Indian monument Taj Mahal, the Inca site of Machu Picchu in Peru and the Great Wall of China. As the coins of the Czech Mint are issued with a foreign licence of the island of Niue, they also bear the national emblem, the nominal value of 5 DOLLARS (NZD) and the year of issue 2025 on the obverse side.

Ten identical coins are sealed in special packaging. This is perforated so that it can be easily divided into ten parts if necessary.

Note: The packaging is covered with foil to prevent damage during transport.