The Gates of Chinatown Collection

Wood or stone gates, known as paifang in Mandarin, were originally used to separate subdivisions in Chinese cities. Eventually, these gates lost that role and their doors, but remained as monuments. In Canada today, these gates are often the most visible representation of Chinatown in our cities, symbolic of cooperation between various levels of Canadian and Chinese governments, businesses, and citizens. In this series, Canada Post highlights eight gates of Chinatown across the country.
Celebrate a rich heritage with this gorgeous limited edition collector's set! 

Each stunning set includes:

• EXCLUSIVE TO THIS SET! A numbered and imperforated pane of 8 stamps!
• A regular pane of 8 stamps, die cut in the shape of early Chinese coins, complete with centre hole.
• A 200-year-old Qing Dynasty coin and a 1,000-year-old Song Dynasty coin, like the ancient coins embedded in many of the gates.
• A 16-page full colour booklet with a history of the origins of these gates and a description of each Canadian gate in English, French and Chinese.
• A certificate of authenticity.
• A red leather-like folder traditionally embossed with a detailed image of a well-known gate in China.

THE GATES OF CHINATOWN COLLECTION - 2013 CANADIAN COINS is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 14- FOREIGN STORIES & CULTURES and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.