CHINESE NEW YEAR
Make Your New Year Precious
As Chinese New Year approaches, people all over the world are preparing to celebrate with friends and family. A beautiful fusion of British and Chinese culture, The Royal Mint's new Guan Gong gold bar can be gifted as part of these joyful celebrations.
An Auspicious Gift
Presented in themed packaging fit for a celebration, our Guan Gong gold bar makes for a auspicious gift to welcome the coming year.
Exacting Standards
Traditional craftsmanship and innovative minting technology are combined to create a gold bar of the highest quality, struck to exacting standards.
Authentic Design
Chinese New Year traditions have been brought to life in an original design by an acclaimed numismatic artist, that offers a uniquely British take on ancient rituals and customs.
Year of the Snake
A testament to the rich heritage of the Chinese zodiac, our Shēngxiào Collection continues with its twelfth instalment. In 2025, we celebrate the Year of the Snake, a symbol of wisdom and strength.
Year of the Dragon
Our Lunar Collection continues with a coin celebrating the Year of the Dragon. The only mythical animal in the Chinese zodiac, the dragon has become a proud national emblem.
BULLION BAR
The Chinese God of Wealth
As the Chinese god of wealth, people invoke the spirit of Guan Gong to wish each other a prosperous new year. Our Guan Gong 20g gold bullion minted bar is presented ready for gifting and offers a new way to celebrate this long-standing tradition.
Discover More
THE DRAGON IN CHINESE CULTURE
A GUIDE TO CHINESE NEW YEAR GIFTS
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF GOLD DURING CHINESE NEW YEAR
GUAN GONG – THE CHINESE GOD OF WEALTH
Invest in Their Future
Little Treasures is the simple way to gift gold to your child or grandchild. Purchase digital gold VAT free by setting up monthly payments or by making one-off deposits whenever you choose.