2019 Double Dragon 2oz Antiqued High Relief Silver Coin by Perth Mint COA#818

Description

2019 Double Dragon 2oz Antiqued High Relief Silver Coin by Perth Mint COA#818
99.99% pure silver
· 2oz Rimless Antiqued Coin
· Tuvalu legal tender
· Extremely limited mintage of 888
· Beautiful presentation packaging
· Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
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 dragons are traditionally shown with their mouths open and their eyes
wide, as they endeavour to capture the eternal treasure.
DESIGN
The coin’s reverse depicts two exquisitely detailed dragons chasing a flaming
pearl with a stylised representation of clouds and mist in the background.
The mythical creatures encircle an image of the bagua, 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 or earth. Within these is the yin yang symbol denoting
universal balance.
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 in the limited mintage may
vary.
The coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth II, the 2019 year-date, and the monetary denomination.
No more than 888 of the 2019 Double Dragon 2oz Silver Antiqued Coin will be
released.
This number is considered extremely lucky as the Chinese word for ‘eight’
sounds similar to 发 which means good fortune or money.
PRESENTATION
Each coin is housed in a classic display case within an illustrated shipper and
accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Silver Content (Troy oz) 2
Monetary Denomination (TVD) 2
Fineness (% purity) 99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 62.213
Maximum Diameter (mm) 40.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 6.42
Maximum Mintage 888
Designer Ing Ing Jong