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

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

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