The Hong Kong Launch of the Commemorative Coin Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of the Issuance of the Legend of Chu Liu Xiang Series II was held on October 10th at 2:30 p.m. in Crystal Hall 2, B3 of the Holiday Inn Golden Mile.
Guests included Mr. King Chan, Senior Advisor of NGC,
Mr. Sam Kung, Partner of Hong Kong International Coin
Convention and Antique Watch Fair, Mr. Mateo Zhao, Vice President of Business Development of CCG Asia, Mr. Michael Chou, President of Champion Auction, Mr. David Chio, Chairman of Macau Numismatic Society, Mr. Hann Boom, President of Trigometric Auction (Malaysia), Ms. Anita Zhou, Manager of the Great Wall of China Coin Investment Co., Ms. Kitty Quan, President of Panda America, Mr. Sim Chuan Hup of Panda Singapore, Mr. Adriel Ho, Representative of Singapore House of Collectors, Mr. Raymond Chow, President of Unique Auction Malaysia, Mr. Alan Cheung, Former President of Hong Kong Association of Collectors, Mr. Tang Xingbang, General Manager of China (Hong Kong) Coins Ltd., Mr. Zhang Xiaopeng, President of Pengfei Philately Society, Ms. Yoyo Yao, representative of LPM, senior collectors Bai Bing and Cai Mao, representative of senior collector Mr. Liu Zhongwei, Mr. Ho and Mr. Wong from the Macau Numismatic Society.
Given that the third series of the Legend of Chu Liu XiangCommemorative Coin will be launched during the HICC in April 2023, we first invited Mr. Sam Kung, a partner of the HICC, to introduce related activities.
Afterward, due to the absence of Mr. Lee Chi Ching, the
leading comic artist who drew the Chu Liu Xiang, Wu Hua, and Hu Tie Hua, and Mr. King Chan, Senior Advisor of NGC, delivered a congratulatory speech on his behalf. In his congratulatory speech, Mr. Lee Chi Ching shared the difficulties and experiences in the process of drawing, in addition to his wishes for the smooth running of the event. In terms of drawing, he said: “The characters in Jin Yong's novels have a more realistic historical background. As for Gu Long's novels, there is no specific historical background, and the characters are romanticized, with a bit of a sense of emptiness. In terms of creation, I think the space is larger but more difficult!” In addition, he also talked about the integration of comics into the design of commemorative coins, “I had no knowledge at all of the production of coins, and drawing and designing coins are actually two different things. Based on the views of several experts, many different aspects were taken into consideration of design, and we made coordination to produce the perfect effect and make a coin in high relief.”
Mr. King Chan then also expressed his feelings and appreciated the second set of commemorative coins of the Legend of Chu Liu Xiang . He pointed out that Mr. Yu Min, the designer of the commemorative coin, had incorporated relevant elements into the design, such as the autumn wind and falling leaves to highlight the defeated ending of Wu Hua as the villain, and the wine pot to reflect Hu Tie Hua's love for drinking.
Mr. Sam Kung, Partner of Hong Kong International Coin
Convention and Antique Watch Fair, Mr. Mateo Zhao, Vice President of Business Development of CCG Asia, Mr. Michael Chou, President of Champion Auction, Mr. David Chio, Chairman of Macau Numismatic Society, Mr. Hann Boom, President of Trigometric Auction (Malaysia), Ms. Anita Zhou, Manager of the Great Wall of China Coin Investment Co., Ms. Kitty Quan, President of Panda America, Mr. Sim Chuan Hup of Panda Singapore, Mr. Adriel Ho, Representative of Singapore House of Collectors, Mr. Raymond Chow, President of Unique Auction Malaysia, Mr. Alan Cheung, Former President of Hong Kong Association of Collectors, Mr. Tang Xingbang, General Manager of China (Hong Kong) Coins Ltd., Mr. Zhang Xiaopeng, President of Pengfei Philately Society, Ms. Yoyo Yao, representative of LPM, senior collectors Bai Bing and Cai Mao, representative of senior collector Mr. Liu Zhongwei, Mr. Ho and Mr. Wong from the Macau Numismatic Society.
Given that the third series of the Legend of Chu Liu XiangCommemorative Coin will be launched during the HICC in April 2023, we first invited Mr. Sam Kung, a partner of the HICC, to introduce related activities.
Afterward, due to the absence of Mr. Lee Chi Ching, the
leading comic artist who drew the Chu Liu Xiang, Wu Hua, and Hu Tie Hua, and Mr. King Chan, Senior Advisor of NGC, delivered a congratulatory speech on his behalf. In his congratulatory speech, Mr. Lee Chi Ching shared the difficulties and experiences in the process of drawing, in addition to his wishes for the smooth running of the event. In terms of drawing, he said: “The characters in Jin Yong's novels have a more realistic historical background. As for Gu Long's novels, there is no specific historical background, and the characters are romanticized, with a bit of a sense of emptiness. In terms of creation, I think the space is larger but more difficult!” In addition, he also talked about the integration of comics into the design of commemorative coins, “I had no knowledge at all of the production of coins, and drawing and designing coins are actually two different things. Based on the views of several experts, many different aspects were taken into consideration of design, and we made coordination to produce the perfect effect and make a coin in high relief.”
Mr. King Chan then also expressed his feelings and appreciated the second set of commemorative coins of the Legend of Chu Liu Xiang . He pointed out that Mr. Yu Min, the designer of the commemorative coin, had incorporated relevant elements into the design, such as the autumn wind and falling leaves to highlight the defeated ending of Wu Hua as the villain, and the wine pot to reflect Hu Tie Hua's love for drinking.
CCG Group also has an in-depth cooperation with the Legend of Chu Liu Xiang Commemorative Coin Project. Mr. Mateo Zhao, Vice President of Business Development of CCG Asia, introduced the highlights of the cooperation in Series II. One of the most important points is that CCG certified the Hong Kong Launch Card signed by Mr. Lee Chi Ching with the special yellow label for the CGC Signature Series. The encapsulated commemorative card is expected to be available at the annual meeting of the Macau Numismatic Society in November.In addition to the Hong Kong Release Commemorative Card, the Series II also has commemorative cards in both English and Chinese versions for the Shanghai First Strike encapsulated by NGC.
Later, Mr. Michael Chou, President of Champion Auction, mentioned in his speech that the second series will have boxes that can hold certified coins encapsulated by NGC. In addition, he introduced plans for the release of the Series Ⅲ launched on April 6, 2024, and the HICC/Champion/CAA auction to be held on April 7, 2024.
The Series II will also have its Malaysian Launch on October 13 at the Trigometric Coin Show and Macau on November 23rd at the opening ceremony of the Macau Numismatic Society's Annual Meeting, together with the 2023 Macau Numismatic Society 10th Anniversary Panda Commemorative Medal. Mr. Hann Boom, President of Trigometric Auction, and Mr. David Chio, Chairman of the Macau Numismatic Society, introduced the activities.
After the first release ceremony, Champion Auction attended the Hong Kong Coin Show at the Mira Hotel from October 9 to 11.
Later, Mr. Michael Chou, President of Champion Auction, mentioned in his speech that the second series will have boxes that can hold certified coins encapsulated by NGC. In addition, he introduced plans for the release of the Series Ⅲ launched on April 6, 2024, and the HICC/Champion/CAA auction to be held on April 7, 2024.
The Series II will also have its Malaysian Launch on October 13 at the Trigometric Coin Show and Macau on November 23rd at the opening ceremony of the Macau Numismatic Society's Annual Meeting, together with the 2023 Macau Numismatic Society 10th Anniversary Panda Commemorative Medal. Mr. Hann Boom, President of Trigometric Auction, and Mr. David Chio, Chairman of the Macau Numismatic Society, introduced the activities.
After the first release ceremony, Champion Auction attended the Hong Kong Coin Show at the Mira Hotel from October 9 to 11.