24
Nov

Tuvalu 2021 Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon Tiger $5 Oz Silver Antique

Tuvalu 2021 Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon Tiger $5 Oz Silver Antique
Tuvalu 2021 Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon Tiger $5 Oz Silver Antique
Tuvalu 2021 Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon Tiger $5 Oz Silver Antique
Tuvalu 2021 Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon Tiger $5 Oz Silver Antique
Tuvalu 2021 Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon Tiger $5 Oz Silver Antique

Tuvalu 2021 Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon Tiger $5 Oz Silver Antique
MYTHICAL CREATURES BLUE DRAGON WHITE TIGER RED PHOENIX BLACK TORTOISE 2021 5 OZ PURE SILVER ANTIQUED COLORED COIN TUVALU PERTH MINT. MYTHICAL CREATURES BLUE DRAGON WHITE TIGER RED PHOENIX BLACK TORTOISE 2021 5 oz Pure Silver Antiqued Colored Coin Tuvalu Perth Mint. 99.99% pure silver. 5oz Rimless Antiqued Coin. Extremely limited mintage of 488. Numbered Certificate of Authenticity. According to the ancient Chinese mythology, the universe was divided into four quadrants marking the beginning and end of the winter and summer solstices, and the autumn and spring equinoxes. These heavenly quadrants were known as the Four Celestial Palaces, with each palace represented by a guardian animal with a corresponding colour, element, and virtue. The dragon is considered to be a symbol of supreme power. Although fearsome and frightening, the dragon is also believed to be benevolent, just, and the bringer of wealth and good fortune. The dragon represents spring, wood, and the east, the colour blue, and propriety. The white tiger represents autumn, metal, and the west, and is said to be a fierce protector with the power to exorcise evil spirits and grant a good harvest. Representing the colour white, the tiger is believed to be the king of all animals and the lord of the mountains. The tiger is also believed to be the bringer of wealth and symbolic of a good marriage. The auspicious phoenix represents summer and the south, the colour red, fire and knowledge. Appearing in times of good fortune, the phoenix is symbolic of resurrection and immortality, and is believed to bring happiness to people. Representing winter, water, and the north, the black tortoise symbolises longevity, wisdom, knowledge, and reproduction. The tortoise is also considered to be the God of water. The ancient Chinese believed there were no male tortoises, and so the females were forced to mate with snakes. As a result, the tortoise is commonly portrayed in an embrace with a snake. The coins reverse portrays the four Chinese ancient mythical creatures in vibrant colour, with a yin yang symbol in the centre of the coin. The design includes the inscription CHINESE ANCIENT MYTHICAL CREATURES. The coins obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the weight and fineness, the 2021 year-date and the monetary denomination. No more than 488 of the Chinese Ancient Mythical Creatures 2021 5oz Silver Coloured Antiqued Coin will be released. To capture the depth and detail of the design, the coin is stuck in high relief to a rimless format and features an antique finish. Each coin is housed in a classic display case within an illustrated shipper and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF GOLD COINS). ONCE YOUR DONE SHOPPING, PLEASE MESSAGE ME AND I WILL SEND YOU A COMBINED INVOICE. The item “Tuvalu 2021 Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon Tiger $5 Oz Silver Antique” is in sale since Friday, July 23, 2021. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\South Pacific”. The seller is “the_coin_shoppe” and is located in Niagara Falls, New York. This item can be shipped to United States, Germany, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Tuvalu
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Year: 2021
  • Composition: Silver

Tuvalu 2021 Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon Tiger $5 Oz Silver Antique
6
Jul

Tuvalu 2021 Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon Tiger $5 Oz Silver Antique

Tuvalu 2021 Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon Tiger $5 Oz Silver Antique
Tuvalu 2021 Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon Tiger $5 Oz Silver Antique
Tuvalu 2021 Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon Tiger $5 Oz Silver Antique
Tuvalu 2021 Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon Tiger $5 Oz Silver Antique
Tuvalu 2021 Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon Tiger $5 Oz Silver Antique

Tuvalu 2021 Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon Tiger $5 Oz Silver Antique
Troy ounce pure silver beauty depicts the four Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures of legendthe blue dragon, white tiger, red phoenix, and black tortoisein GLORIOUS FULL COLOR! Struck in ultra high, medallic relief on this rimless, antique finish piedfort (double thick coin). Don’t miss outget these four powerful creatures now or forever hold your peace! Talisman Coins and the Perth Mint are excited to announce. This 5 Full Troy Ounce Antique Finish Piedfort. Minted in spectacular full color! The four mythical creatures of ancient Chinese legendthe blue dragon (air), white tiger (earth), red phoenix (fire), and black tortoise or turtle (water)are depicted in vibrant hues. The Yin and Yang symbol in the middle centers the images and makes the design that much more beguiling! This extremely low mintage 5 troy ounce pure silver beauty. This precious metal gem is struck in ultra high, medallic relief on an extra-thick planchet (it is a piedfort) with a antiqued full color finish. Between the extremely popular Chinese motifs (including both dragon and tiger), beautiful design and limited mintage, heed our adviceget one (or more) of these stunning, five full troy ounce, pure silver coins while you can! According the ancient Chinese mythology, the universe is divided into four quadrants, each representing a season: spring, summer, autumn and winter. The seasons are divided from each other by the winter and summer solstices, and the autumn and spring equinoxes. These heavenly quadrants are known as the “Four Celestial Palaces”, with each palace protected and represented by a guardian animal with a corresponding color, element, and virtue. Yin and Yang represent male and female, as well as completion, perfection and balance! The dragon is considered to be the symbol of ultimate power. Although fearsome and frightening, the dragon is also benevolent, just, and the bringer of wealth and good fortune. The dragon’s color is blue, its direction is east, and its element is air, represented by the clouds in which the dragon flies. It represents spring, wood, and propriety. The tiger is the king of all animals and the lord of the mountains. The tiger’s color is white, its direction is west, and its element is land, as represented by the mountains in which the tiger prowls. The tiger is also believed to be the bringer of wealth and a symbol of a good marriage. The tiger protects the Celestial Palace of autumn, representing metal, and is said to be a fierce protector, with the power to exorcise evil spirits and grant a good harvest. The auspicious phoenix’s appearance is a harbinger of times of good fortune. This mythical bird is symbolic of resurrection and immortality, and is believed to bring happiness and knowledge to people. The phoenix’s color is red, its direction is south, and its element fire, as depicted by the flames in which it is consume and then reborn. The tortoise symbolizes longevity, wisdom, knowledge, and fecundity of reproduction. The ancient Chinese believed there were no male tortoises, and so the females were forced to mate with snakes. As a result, the tortoise is commonly portrayed in an embrace with a snake (as on this coin). The tortoise’s color is black, its direction is north, and its element water, as represented by the waves in which it swims. The tortoise is considered to be the god of all the world’s oceans, seas, lakes and rivers. Please see the presentation lower on this page for more information about Tuvalu and its association with Australia. This pure silver coin features the most powerful and auspicious of all the animals in the Chinese Lunar Zodiacthe Dragon and the Tiger the Phoenix and the Turtle aren’t exactly chopped liver, either! With its detailed and well-executed full color design, high relief, precious metal content, auspicious theme and low mintage limit. , we expected this gem to sell out quicklyAND SO IT DID! Don’t delay, get this beauty today! What is a Piedfort? Popular with collectors for more than a century, and always hard to find, piedforts are highly sought after. We get asked all the time, What is a piedfort? ” There are two different, but related, stories of the origin of the word “piedfort. The first says that it literally means “strong foot” in French from. The second says this word was appropriated by the mint centuries ago to mean “heavy measure” or “heavy weight”. In both cases, the sense of serious heft to the coin is obvious. Often the word “piedfort” is translated as “double-thick”, but this is neither a literal translation nor a precisely accurate definition. Numismatically speaking, any coin that is 50% or more thicker than a standard version qualifies as a piedfort, although some piedforts are, indeed, twice as thick as normal. Finally, the age-old question, How is the word pronounced? ” Coming from French, it is not pronounced as it is spelled; that is, don’t say, “pide – fort. Rather, “pee – ay – four” (three syllables) is a good approximation. The obverse of this five full troy ounce pure silver antiqued coin portrays the four ancient Chinese mythical creatures full color and in ultra high, medallic relief, with the Yin and Yang symbol in the center. The legend CHINESE ANCIENT MYTHICAL CREATURES defines the theme. The reverse features Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, in crowned profile facing right. This portrait, featuring Her Majesty wearing a tiara and pearl earrings, was executed by the sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. The legend QUEEN ELIZABETH II, the date and the denomination also appear. The legend 5 OZ 9999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity. The coin is housed inside a handsome taupe leatherette, clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and satin, and protected by a full-color outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. Perth Mint of Australia. Antiqued with Ultra High Relief and Full Color. 9999 Fine (Pure) Silver. Ing Ing Jong (obverse) Ian Rank-Broadley (reverse). The Island Nation of Tuvalu. Its nearest neighbors are Kiribati, Samoa and Fiji. It is comprised of four reef islands and five true atolls. Its population of 11,992 makes it the third-least populated independent country in the world, with only Vatican City and Nauru having fewer inhabitants. It is also the second-smallest member by population of the United Nations. In terms of physical land size, at just 10 square miles Tuvalu is the fourth smallest country in the world, larger only than the Vatican City, Monaco and Nauru. The first inhabitants of Tuvalu were Polynesian people, who arrived about 3000 years go. The islands came under Great Britain’s sphere of influence in the late 19th century. The Ellice Islands were administered by Britain as part of a protectorate from 1892 to 1916 and as part of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands Colony from 1916 to 1974. In 1974 the Ellice Islanders voted for separate British dependency status as Tuvalu, separating from the Gilbert Islands which became Kiribati upon independence. Tuvalu became fully independent within The Commonwealth in 1978. With Queen Elizabeth II as titular head of state. Because Tuvalu has few natural resources it has been dependent in recent years upon aid from larger, more developed nations, including Australia, New Zealand and the United States. The Perth Mint of Australia is officially commissioned by the government of Tuvalu to produce legal tender coinage for the island nation. The item “Tuvalu 2021 Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon Tiger $5 Oz Silver Antique” is in sale since Sunday, July 4, 2021. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\Australia\Commemorative”. The seller is “talismancoins” and is located in Saint Louis, Missouri. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Australia
  • Certification: In full original mint packaging OGP + CoA
  • Grade: Antiqued
  • Type: Commemorative
  • Year: 2021
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
  • Composition: Pure Silver
  • Denomination: $5 Five Dollars

Tuvalu 2021 Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon Tiger $5 Oz Silver Antique
9
Aug

Tuvalu 2016 Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon Tiger $2 Oz Silver Antique

Tuvalu 2016 Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon Tiger $2 Oz Silver Antique
Tuvalu 2016 Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon Tiger $2 Oz Silver Antique
Tuvalu 2016 Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon Tiger $2 Oz Silver Antique
Tuvalu 2016 Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon Tiger $2 Oz Silver Antique
Tuvalu 2016 Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon Tiger $2 Oz Silver Antique

Tuvalu 2016 Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon Tiger $2 Oz Silver Antique
Surprise, superb stealth release! Troy ounce pure silver beauty depicts the four Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures of legend – the white tiger, red phoenix, blue dragon and black tortoise – in ultra high, medallic relief on this rimless, antique finish proof piedfort (double thick coin). Talisman Coins and the Perth Mint are excited to announce. A surprise stealth release, this Two Troy Ounce Antique Finish Piedfort. Special edition new release! The four mythical creatures of ancient Chinese legend are depicted – the white tiger (earth), red phoenix (fire), blue dragon (air) and black tortoise or turtle (water). The Yin and Yang symbol in the middle center the images and make the design that much more beguiling! This extremely low mintage two troy ounce pure silver beauty. Mintage only 1,500. This pure silver gem is struck in ultra high, medallic relief on an extra-thick planchet (it is a piedfort) with a antiqued proof finish. Between the extremely popular Chinese motifs (including both dragon and tiger), beautiful design and limited mintage, heed our advice – get one (or more) of these stunning, one troy ounce, pure silver coins while you can! According the ancient Chinese mythology, the universe is divided into four quadrants, each representing a season: spring, summer, autumn and winter. The seasons are divided from each other by the winter and summer solstices, and the autumn and spring equinoxes. These heavenly quadrants are known as the “Four Celestial Palaces”, with each palace protected and represented by a guardian animal with a corresponding color, element, and virtue. Yin and Yang represent male and female, as well as completion, perfection and balance! The tiger is the king of all animals and the lord of the mountains. The tiger’s color is white, its direction is west, and its element is land, as represented by the mountains in which the tiger prowls. The tiger is also believed to be the bringer of wealth and a symbol of a good marriage. The tiger protects the Celestial Palace of autumn, representing metal, and is said to be a fierce protector, with the power to exorcise evil spirits and grant a good harvest. The dragon is considered to be the symbol of ultimate power. Although fearsome and frightening, the dragon is also benevolent, just, and the bringer of wealth and good fortune. The dragon’s color is blue, its direction is east, and its element is air, represented by the clouds in which the dragon flies. The auspicious phoenix’s appearance is a harbinger of times of good fortune. This mythical bird is symbolic of resurrection and immortality, and is believed to bring happiness and knowledge to people. The phoenix’s color is red, its direction is south, and its element fire, as depicted by the flames in which it is consume and then reborn. The tortoise symbolizes longevity, wisdom, knowledge, and fecundity of reproduction. The ancient Chinese believed there were no male tortoises, and so the females were forced to mate with snakes. As a result, the tortoise is commonly portrayed in an embrace with a snake (as on this coin). The tortoise’s color is black, its direction is north, and its element water, as represented by the waves in which it swims. The tortoise is considered to be the god of all the world’s oceans, seas, lakes and rivers. Please see the presentation lower on this page for more information about Tuvalu and its association with Australia. This pure silver coin features the most powerful and auspicious of all the animals in the Chinese Lunar Zodiac – the Dragon and the Tiger the Phoenix and the Turtle aren’t exactly chopped liver, either! With its detailed and well-executed design, high relief, precious metal content, auspicious theme and low mintage limit (only 1,500), we expected this gem to sell out quickly – AND SO IT DID! Don’t delay, get this beauty today! What is a Piedfort? Popular with collectors for more than a century, and always hard to find, piedforts are highly sought after. We get asked all the time, What is a piedfort? ” There are two different, but related, stories of the origin of the word “piedfort. The first says that it literally means “strong foot” in French from. The second says this word was appropriated by the mint centuries ago to mean “heavy measure” or “heavy weight”. In both cases, the sense of serious heft to the coin is obvious. Often the word “piedfort” is translated as “double-thick”, but this is neither a literal translation nor a precisely accurate definition. Numismatically speaking, any coin that is 50% or more thicker than a standard version qualifies as a piedfort, although some piedforts are, indeed, twice as thick as normal. Finally, the age-old question, How is the word pronounced? ” Coming from French, it is not pronounced as it is spelled; that is, don’t say, “pide – fort. Rather, “pee – ay – four” (three syllables) is a good approximation. The obverse of this two troy ounce pure silver antiqued proof portrays the four ancient Chinese mythical creatures in ultra high, medallic relief, with the Yin and Yang symbol in the center. The legend CHINESE ANCIENT MYTHICAL CREATURES defines the theme. The reverse features Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, in crowned profile facing right. This portrait, featuring Her Majesty wearing a tiara and pearl earrings, was executed by the sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. The legend QUEEN ELIZABETH II, the date and the denomination also appear. The legend 2 OZ 999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity. The coin is housed inside an elegant, oversize luxury frame-style case with a see-through sides that allow for the easy display of the coin, protected by a full-color outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. Perth Mint of Australia. Antiqued with Ultra High Relief. 999 Fine (Pure) Silver. Ing Ing Jong (obverse) Ian Rank-Broadley (reverse). The Island Nation of Tuvalu. Its nearest neighbors are Kiribati, Samoa and Fiji. It is comprised of four reef islands and five true atolls. Its population of 11,992 makes it the third-least populated independent country in the world, with only Vatican City and Nauru having fewer inhabitants. It is also the second-smallest member by population of the United Nations. In terms of physical land size, at just 10 square miles Tuvalu is the fourth smallest country in the world, larger only than the Vatican City, Monaco and Nauru. The first inhabitants of Tuvalu were Polynesian people, who arrived about 3000 years go. The islands came under Great Britain’s sphere of influence in the late 19th century. The Ellice Islands were administered by Britain as part of a protectorate from 1892 to 1916 and as part of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands Colony from 1916 to 1974. In 1974 the Ellice Islanders voted for separate British dependency status as Tuvalu, separating from the Gilbert Islands which became Kiribati upon independence. Tuvalu became fully independent within The Commonwealth in 1978. With Queen Elizabeth II as titular head of state. Because Tuvalu has few natural resources it has been dependent in recent years upon aid from larger, more developed nations, including Australia, New Zealand and the United States. The Perth Mint of Australia is officially commissioned by the government of Tuvalu to produce legal tender coinage for the island nation. The item “Tuvalu 2016 Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon Tiger $2 Oz Silver Antique” is in sale since Monday, March 9, 2020. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\Australia\Commemorative”. The seller is “talismancoins” and is located in Saint Louis, Missouri. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Australia
  • Certification: In full original mint packaging OGP + CoA
  • Grade: Antiqued
  • Year: 2016
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
  • Composition: Pure Silver
  • Denomination: $2 Two Dollars

Tuvalu 2016 Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon Tiger $2 Oz Silver Antique
6
Oct

Tuvalu 2019 Dragon Phoenix Chinese Mythical Creatures $5 5 Oz Silver Antiqued

Tuvalu 2019 Dragon Phoenix Chinese Mythical Creatures $5 5 Oz Silver Antiqued
Tuvalu 2019 Dragon Phoenix Chinese Mythical Creatures $5 5 Oz Silver Antiqued
Tuvalu 2019 Dragon Phoenix Chinese Mythical Creatures $5 5 Oz Silver Antiqued
Tuvalu 2019 Dragon Phoenix Chinese Mythical Creatures $5 5 Oz Silver Antiqued
Tuvalu 2019 Dragon Phoenix Chinese Mythical Creatures $5 5 Oz Silver Antiqued

Tuvalu 2019 Dragon Phoenix Chinese Mythical Creatures $5 5 Oz Silver Antiqued
Get the Dragon and Phoenix before it sells out and the price skyrockets! Troy ounce pure silver beauty depicts the perfect yin and yang matches, the Dragon and Phoenix, in ultra high, medallic relief on this rimless, antique finish proof piedfort (double thick coin). Please see our other listing for the. Even rarer HAND-SIGNED EDITION. With a serial number of 50 or lower! Truly rare – mintage just 388! Get yours today, don’t miss out and don’t delay! In traditional Chinese culture, the dragon is revered as a divine creature and potent symbol of power, strength, wealth and good fortune. The phoenix is likewise regarded auspiciously, as an immortal bird whose rare appearance is believed to foreshadow peace and harmony. In feng shui, the dragon and the phoenix are considered perfect matches for one another. The phoenix is considered “yin” while the dragon is “yang” in the Chinese philosophical account of natural balance and interdependence. There are no legends on the obverse of this 5 troy ounce pure silver gem, to further enhance beauty and heighten the drama of the Dragon and Phoenix vignette! This extraordinarily low mintage coin. Will undoubtedly sell out, and quickly! This pure silver gem is struck in ultra high, medallic relief on an extra-thick planchet (it is a piedfort) with an antiqued proof finish. Between the extremely popular Chinese motifs, beautiful design and limited mintage, heed our advice – stock up and get one (or more) of these stunning, 5 troy ounce, pure silver beauties while you can! Superb potential for appreciation! Because of the desirability of the dragon and phoenix theme, the ultra high, rimless medallic relief format, the large five ounce size, the minting in pure silver, and the antique finish, as well as the. Tiny mintage of just 388. A rapid sell-out at the Mint is predicted! Stunning Design and Finish! The coin depicts exquisitely detailed representations of a dragon and a phoenix with clouds and mist in the background. The mythical creatures encircle the. A motif incorporating Taoist trigrams, or symbols comprising three lines. Each trigram represents one of eight fundamental elements or concepts: heaven/sky, lake, fire, thunder, wind, water, mountain and earth. Within these is the yin/yang symbol denoting universal balance. The design includes The Perth Mints famous “P” mint mark. There are no legends on the obverse, to further enhance beauty and heighten the drama of the Dragon and Phoenix vignette! In keeping with its ancient themes, the coin has been antiqued by hand to give it a unique finish conveying the surface abrasions of an aged artefact. As a result of this treatment, the appearance of each coin of the extremely limited mintage may vary. The Perth Mint will release no more than 388 of the Dragon and Phoenix 2019 5 Troy Ounce Pure Silver Antiqued Coins. The Mythical Dragon and the Flaming Pearl. The Dragon is often portrayed chasing a luminous or flaming pearl. The flaming In Chinese culture, the dragon is revered as a divine mythical creature, a symbol of power, strength, wealth, and good fortune. The dragon chasing the pearl is viewed as a metaphor for wisdom, enlightenment and spiritual essence. It is also said to rid a person of their troubles, bringing career success as well as good fortune, wealth and good health. From an artistic perspective, dragons are frequently depicted in pursuit of the flaming pearl, which is represented as swirling through mist, smoke and shadows. The dragons are traditionally shown with their mouths open and their eyes wide, as they endeavor to catch the prized treasure, the pearl! The Oriental or Chinese concept of the dragon is much different than the European notion of this beast. Whereas in the West dragons are nearly always evil, fire breathing creatures of immense size and destructiveness, in the East they are beloved. Chinese dragons are benevolent, representing most auspicious powers, particularly control over water, rainfall, and floods. In yin and yang terminology, a dragon is yang (male) and perfectly complements a yin (female). The mythical “Chinese phoenix”. The dragon is a mystical being, able to use an almost unlimited range of magical or supernatural powers. It is able to disguise itself as a silkworm, or become as large as our entire universe. It can fly among the clouds or hide in water. It can form clouds, turn into water or fire, become invisible or glow in the dark. It is interesting to note that the Oriental dragon’s ability to fly is a magical (not a physical) ability; unlike European dragons, Chinese dragons are rarely if ever depicted with physical wings. Historically, the dragon was the symbol of the Emperor of China. Many pictures of oriental dragons show a flaming pearl under their chin. The pearl is associated with wealth, good luck, and prosperity. In Chinese culture, the pearl also symbolizes perfection, which is only obtained through the highest forms of wisdom. As such, the pearl is retained in the clutches of the dragon, who, like the emperor, reveals great “pearls of wisdom” as it bestows abundance and prosperity upon its people. In Chinese culture the mythological phoenix is regarded as an immortal bird whose rare appearance foreshadows harmony at the ascent to the throne of a new emperor. Representing virtue and grace, the phoenix is said to be symbolic of yin and yang, and the image of this sacred bird is often seen at weddings and royal events alongside a dragon. In Feng Shui, the dragon and the phoenix are considered perfect matches for one another. The phoenix is yin while the dragon is yang in the Chinese philosophical account of natural balance and interdependence. Eastern and Western Phoenix Legends! In Greek mythology, a phoenix or phenix is a long-lived bird that is cyclically regenerated or reborn. Associated with the sun, a phoenix obtains new life by arising from the ashes of its predecessor. The phoenix was subsequently adopted as a symbol in Early Christianity due to its resurrection motif. The Mythical Creature of Chinese art known in English as the phoenix is referred to as the king of birds or epitome of birds in Chinese tradition. This exceptional creature, associated with royalty (especially Empresses) bears the highest rank among birds. Its physical form, as presented in Chinese art, is traditionally understood to be a composite of various birds. It has the head of a pheasant, the body of a duck, the legs of a crane, the wings of a swallow, the bill of a parrot, and the tail of a peacock. As a symbol, this magnificent creature represents beauty and good fortune. Because it is said to appear only in times of peace, the phoenix is also strongly associated with the notion of peace. Associated with the element of fire and the direction south, the phoenix is one of the oldest animals portrayed in Chinese art and is found on decorative objects dating back thousands of years. The phoenix is considered one of the supernatural spirits, along with the dragon, tortoise, and unicorn, and is often paired in visual images with the dragon, which is yin to the phoenixs yang nature – part of the common motif of paired opposites in Chinese visual tradition. The Chinese character for phoenix. Is often used for the naming of people and objects whose namers wish to bestow upon them charm, balance, and peace, such as musical instruments and certain foods. It is also a popular character for the naming of girls. Please see the presentation lower on this page for more information about Tuvalu and its association with Australia. This pure silver coin features two of the most powerful and auspicious of all the animals in ancient Chinese mythology – the Dragon and the Phoenix! With its highly detailed and well-executed design, high relief, precious metal content, auspicious theme and extremely low mintage limit (only 388), we expect this gem to sell out quickly. Don’t delay, get this beauty today! What is a Piedfort? Popular with collectors for more than a century, and always hard to find, piedforts are highly sought after. We get asked all the time, What is a piedfort? ” There are two different, but related, stories of the origin of the word “piedfort. The first says that it literally means “strong foot” in French from. The second says this word was appropriated by the mint centuries ago to mean “heavy measure” or “heavy weight”. In both cases, the sense of serious heft to the coin is obvious. Often the word “piedfort” is translated as “double-thick”, but this is neither a literal translation nor a precisely accurate definition. Numismatically speaking, any coin that is 50% or more thicker than a standard version qualifies as a piedfort, although some piedforts are, indeed, twice as thick as normal. Finally, the age-old question, How is the word pronounced? ” Coming from French, it is not pronounced as it is spelled; that is, don’t say, “pide – fort. Rather, “pee – ay – four” (three syllables) is a good approximation. Please see above for description. There are no legends on the obverse, to further enhance the beauty and heighten the drama of the Dragon and Phoenix vignette! The reverse features Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, in crowned profile facing right. This portrait, featuring Her Majesty wearing a tiara and pearl earrings, was executed by the sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. The legend QUEEN ELIZABETH II, the date and the denomination also appear. The legend 5 OZ 9999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity. The coin is housed inside a handsome taupe leatherette, clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and satin, and protected by a full-color outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. Perth Mint of Australia. Antiqued with Ultra High Relief. 9999 Fine (Pure) Silver. Ing Ing Jong (obverse) Ian Rank-Broadley (reverse). The Island Nation of Tuvalu. Its nearest neighbors are Kiribati, Samoa and Fiji. It is comprised of four reef islands and five true atolls. Its population of 11,992 makes it the third-least populated independent country in the world, with only Vatican City and Nauru having fewer inhabitants. It is also the second-smallest member by population of the United Nations. In terms of physical land size, at just 10 square miles Tuvalu is the fourth smallest country in the world, larger only than the Vatican City, Monaco and Nauru. The first inhabitants of Tuvalu were Polynesian people, who arrived about 3000 years go. The islands came under Great Britain’s sphere of influence in the late 19th century. The Ellice Islands were administered by Britain as part of a protectorate from 1892 to 1916 and as part of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands Colony from 1916 to 1974. In 1974 the Ellice Islanders voted for separate British dependency status as Tuvalu, separating from the Gilbert Islands which became Kiribati upon independence. Tuvalu became fully independent within The Commonwealth in 1978. With Queen Elizabeth II as titular head of state. Because Tuvalu has few natural resources it has been dependent in recent years upon aid from larger, more developed nations, including Australia, New Zealand and the United States. The Perth Mint of Australia is officially commissioned by the government of Tuvalu to produce legal tender coinage for the island nation. The item “Tuvalu 2019 Dragon Phoenix Chinese Mythical Creatures $5 5 Oz Silver Antiqued” is in sale since Monday, September 2, 2019. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\Australia\Commemorative”. The seller is “talismancoins” and is located in Saint Louis, Missouri. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Australia
  • Certification: New in Mint Packaging OGP + CoA
  • Year: 2019
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
  • Composition: Silver

Tuvalu 2019 Dragon Phoenix Chinese Mythical Creatures $5 5 Oz Silver Antiqued
2
Jul

Tuvalu 2019 Double Dragon Chinese Mythical Creatures $2 2 Oz Silver Antiqued

Tuvalu 2019 Double Dragon Chinese Mythical Creatures $2 2 Oz Silver Antiqued
Tuvalu 2019 Double Dragon Chinese Mythical Creatures $2 2 Oz Silver Antiqued
Tuvalu 2019 Double Dragon Chinese Mythical Creatures $2 2 Oz Silver Antiqued
Tuvalu 2019 Double Dragon Chinese Mythical Creatures $2 2 Oz Silver Antiqued
Tuvalu 2019 Double Dragon Chinese Mythical Creatures $2 2 Oz Silver Antiqued

Tuvalu 2019 Double Dragon Chinese Mythical Creatures $2 2 Oz Silver Antiqued
Destined to sell out quickly at the Perth Mint! Tuvalu 2019 Double Imperial Dragons Chasing Flaming Pearl of Wisdom. Medallic Rimless Proof Antique Finish Piedfort – MINTAGE 888. Get yours today, don’t miss out and don’t delay! Get these Double Imperial Dragons before they sell out and the price skyrockets! Troy ounce pure silver beauty depicts the two Chinese imperial dragons chasing the flaming pearl of wisdom, in ultra high, medallic relief on this rimless, antique finish proof piedfort (double thick coin). Superb potential for appreciation! This 2 Troy Ounce Silver Double Dragon is both rarer, with a mintage of just 888! And it depicts not one, but TWO Chinese imperial dragons! Do not delay and miss out – get yours today, while you still can! In traditional Chinese culture, the dragon is revered as a divine creature and potent symbol of power, strength, wealth and good fortune. It is often portrayed chasing a luminous or flaming pearl which is a metaphor for wisdom and enlightenment. The glistening gem is traditionally illustrated swirling through mist to represent the elusive nature of these qualities. The imperial dragons are traditionally shown with their mouths open and their eyes wide, as they endeavor to capture the eternal treasure. Because of the desirability of the. Rimless ultra high relief format, the beefy two full troy ounces of pure silver, the antique finish, the hefty 6.4 mm thickness – to say nothing of the. Tiny mintage of just 888. A rapid sell-out at the Mint is expected! There are no legends on the obverse of this 2 troy ounce pure silver gem, to further enhance beauty and heighten the drama of the Double Dragons vignette! This extraordinarily low mintage coin. Will undoubtedly sell out, and quickly! This pure silver gem is struck in ultra high, medallic relief on an extra-thick planchet (it is a piedfort) with an antiqued proof finish. Between the extremely popular Chinese motifs, beautiful design and limited mintage, heed our advice – stock up and get one (or more) of these stunning, 2 troy ounce, pure silver proofs while you can! Excellent potential for appreciation! Because of the desirability of the phoenix theme, the ultra high, rimless medallic relief format, and the two ounce antique finish, as well as the. A rapid sell-out at the Mint is predicted! Exquisite Design and Finish! The coin depicts two exquisitely detailed imperial dragons chasing the flaming pearl of wisdom, with clouds and mist in the background. The mythical creatures encircle the. A motif incorporating Taoist trigrams, or symbols comprising three lines. Each trigram represents one of eight fundamental elements or concepts: heaven/sky, lake, fire, thunder, wind, water, mountain and earth. Within these is the yin/yang symbol denoting universal balance. The design includes The Perth Mints famous “P” mint mark. There are no legends on the obverse, to further enhance beauty and heighten the drama of the Double Dragon vignette! In keeping with its ancient themes, the coin has been antiqued by hand to give it a unique finish conveying the surface abrasions of an aged artefact. As a result of this treatment, the appearance of each coin of the extremely limited mintage may vary. The Perth Mint will release no more than 888 of the Double Dragon 2019 2 Troy Ounce Pure Silver Antiqued Coins. The Mythical Dragon and the Flaming Pearl. Is often portrayed chasing a luminous or flaming pearl. The flaming In Chinese culture, the dragon is revered as a divine mythical creature, a symbol of power, strength, wealth, and good fortune. The pearl is viewed as a metaphor for wisdom, enlightenment and spiritual essence. It is also said to rid a person of their troubles, bringing career success as well as good fortune, wealth and good health. From an artistic perspective, dragons are frequently depicted in pursuit of the flaming pearl, which is represented as swirling through mist, smoke and shadows. The dragons are traditionally shown with their mouths open and their eyes wide, as they endeavor to catch the prized treasure, the pearl! The Oriental or Chinese concept of the dragon is much different than the European notion of this beast. Whereas in the West dragons are nearly always evil, fire breathing creatures of immense size and destructiveness, in the East they are beloved. Chinese dragons are benevolent, representing most auspicious powers, particularly control over water, rainfall, and floods. In yin and yang terminology, a dragon is yang (male) and perfectly complements a yin (female). The mythical “Chinese phoenix”. The dragon is a mystical being, able to use an almost unlimited range of magical or supernatural powers. It is able to disguise itself as a silkworm, or become as large as our entire universe. It can fly among the clouds or hide in water. It can form clouds, turn into water or fire, become invisible or glow in the dark. It is interesting to note that the Oriental dragon’s ability to fly is a magical (not a physical) ability; unlike European dragons, Chinese dragons are rarely if ever depicted with physical wings. Historically, the dragon was the symbol of the Emperor of China. Many pictures of oriental dragons show a flaming pearl under their chin. The pearl is associated with wealth, good luck, and prosperity. In Chinese culture, the pearl also symbolizes perfection, which is only obtained through the highest forms of wisdom. As such, the pearl is retained in the clutches of the dragon, who, like the emperor, reveals great “pearls of wisdom” as it bestows abundance and prosperity upon its people. Please see the presentation lower on this page for more information about Tuvalu and its association with Australia. This pure silver coin features a dynamic duo of the most powerful and auspicious of all the animals in ancient Chinese mythology – the Dragon! With its highly detailed and well-executed design, high relief, precious metal content, auspicious theme and extremely low mintage limit (only 888), we expect this gem to sell out quickly. Don’t delay, get this beauty today! What is a Piedfort? Popular with collectors for more than a century, and always hard to find, piedforts are highly sought after. We get asked all the time, What is a piedfort? ” There are two different, but related, stories of the origin of the word “piedfort. The first says that it literally means “strong foot” in French from. The second says this word was appropriated by the mint centuries ago to mean “heavy measure” or “heavy weight”. In both cases, the sense of serious heft to the coin is obvious. Often the word “piedfort” is translated as “double-thick”, but this is neither a literal translation nor a precisely accurate definition. Numismatically speaking, any coin that is 50% or more thicker than a standard version qualifies as a piedfort, although some piedforts are, indeed, twice as thick as normal. Finally, the age-old question, How is the word pronounced? ” Coming from French, it is not pronounced as it is spelled; that is, don’t say, “pide – fort. Rather, “pee – ay – four” (three syllables) is a good approximation. Please see above for description. The reverse features Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, in crowned profile facing right. This portrait, featuring Her Majesty wearing a tiara and pearl earrings, was executed by the sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. The legend QUEEN ELIZABETH II, the date and the denomination also appear. The legend 2 OZ 9999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity. The coin is housed inside a handsome taupe leatherette, clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and satin, and protected by a full-color outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. Perth Mint of Australia. Antiqued with Ultra High Relief. 9999 Fine (Pure) Silver. Ing Ing Jong (obverse) Ian Rank-Broadley (reverse). The Island Nation of Tuvalu. Its nearest neighbors are Kiribati, Samoa and Fiji. It is comprised of four reef islands and five true atolls. Its population of 11,992 makes it the third-least populated independent country in the world, with only Vatican City and Nauru having fewer inhabitants. It is also the second-smallest member by population of the United Nations. In terms of physical land size, at just 10 square miles Tuvalu is the fourth smallest country in the world, larger only than the Vatican City, Monaco and Nauru. The first inhabitants of Tuvalu were Polynesian people, who arrived about 3000 years go. The islands came under Great Britain’s sphere of influence in the late 19th century. The Ellice Islands were administered by Britain as part of a protectorate from 1892 to 1916 and as part of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands Colony from 1916 to 1974. In 1974 the Ellice Islanders voted for separate British dependency status as Tuvalu, separating from the Gilbert Islands which became Kiribati upon independence. Tuvalu became fully independent within The Commonwealth in 1978. With Queen Elizabeth II as titular head of state. Because Tuvalu has few natural resources it has been dependent in recent years upon aid from larger, more developed nations, including Australia, New Zealand and the United States. The Perth Mint of Australia is officially commissioned by the government of Tuvalu to produce legal tender coinage for the island nation. The item “Tuvalu 2019 Double Dragon Chinese Mythical Creatures $2 2 Oz Silver Antiqued” is in sale since Sunday, June 30, 2019. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\Australia\Commemorative”. The seller is “talismancoins” and is located in Saint Louis, Missouri. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Australia
  • Certification: New in Mint Packaging OGP + CoA
  • Year: 2019
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
  • Composition: Silver

Tuvalu 2019 Double Dragon Chinese Mythical Creatures $2 2 Oz Silver Antiqued