Tuvalu 2015 Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon Tiger Oz Silver Proof

Description

TUVALU 5 Dollars 2015 'Chinese Ancient Mythical Creatures'
According to 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.
Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
Each coin is struck from 5oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.
Stunning High Relief Reverse Design
The coin’s reverse portrays the four Chinese ancient mythical creatures, with a yingyang symbol in the centre of the coin. The design includes the inscription CHINESE ANCIENT MYTHICAL CREATURES. The coin’s high relief reverse and obverse are minted on concave surfaces to ensure the optimum flow of metal is achieved by the strike of the die.
Tuvalu Legal Tender
The coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2015 year-date, and the monetary denomination.
Limited Mintage
No more than 1,000 of the Chinese Ancient Mythical Creatures 2015 5oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin will be released.
Beautiful Presentation Packaging and Numbered Certificate
Each coin is presented in a classic black box within a superbly illustrated shipper, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
NOTE:  COIN IN HAND AND READY TO SHIP
Coin shipped from Australia and tracking number will be provided.
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