In Chinese culture, the dragon is revered as a divine mythical creature embodying wealth, power and good fortune. Dragons are frequently depicted in pursuit of a flaming pearl, a metaphor for wisdom and enlightenment. To represent the elusive nature of these qualities the lustrous gem is often illustrated swirling through mist or clouds. Dragons are traditionally shown with their mouths open and their eyes wide as they endeavour to capture the eternal treasure. Features of the coin. Coin’s reverse: Depicts a coloured dragon with its serpentine body twisted in the shape of a figure eight, an auspicious number in China. The legendary creature is surrounded by clouds and is chasing a flaming pearl, which is also rendered in vivid colour. The mystical object is inscribed with the Chinese character for dragon. Coins obverse: Portrays the Ian Rank-Broadly effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the weight and fineness, monetary denomination and the 2020 year- date. Low mintage: Only 888 pieces will be released worldwide. Each coin struck from 2 troy ounces of 99.99% pure silver. The coin is housed in a classic display case within an illustrated shipper and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Each coin has been “antiqued” individually which give a unique finish conveying the abrasion on the surface as an ancient artefact. Therefore, the appearance of each coin may de different. The item “2020 TUVALU DRAGON 2 OZ SILVER HIGH RELIEF ANTIQUED COLORED COIN (MINTAGE 888)” is in sale since Wednesday, August 12, 2020. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Bullion\Silver\Coins”. The seller is “ihostyev-us” and is located in Wappingers Falls, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Year: 2020
- Brand/Mint: The Perth Mint
- Certification Number: Various
- Precious Metal Content per Unit: 2 oz
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Australia
- Strike Type: Antiqued
- Certification: Uncertified
- Coin: Chinese Dragon
- Fineness: 0.9999
- Composition: Silver
