2015 2 oz China Sacred Buddhist Mountain- Mount Jiuhua Proof Silver Coin
The People's Bank of China issued a set of gold and silver commemorative coins on April 28, 2015 featuring the sacred Buddhist mountain of China - Mount Huangshan (Jiuhua Mountain). **Key Features:** - Obverse design features the coat of arms of the People's Republic of China (P.R.C.) and the year date. - Reverse design for the 62.208g (2oz) silver coin depicts the Tiantai Temple, with the inscriptions "Tiantai Temple, Jiuhua Mountain" and the face value. Jiuhua Mountain is located within Qingyang County, Chizhou City, Anhui Province, China. It is one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China and is the bodhimanda (place of enlightenment) of the Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha. Jiuhua Mountain is known for its majestic scenery, with the natural landscape and cultural heritage blending seamlessly, earning it the title of "the Number One Mountain in Southeast China". The mountain is dotted with deep ravines and valleys, cascading streams and waterfalls, presenting a breathtaking natural landscape like a fresh and vibrant landscape painting. There are abundant scenic spots, with new vistas emerging as one moves through the mountain. During the Qing dynasty, the "Ten Scenic Spots of Jiuhua" were renowned. After opening up to the public, eight new scenic areas and over a hundred new attractions have been developed. The interplay of ancient and modern sights, the fusion of natural beauty and cultural heritage, as well as the changing seasons and natural wonders like sunrise, sunset, sea of clouds, frost, snow, and Buddhist halos, make Jiuhua Mountain a captivating and awe-inspiring destination that leaves visitors enchanted.