Tuvalu 2021 Zhao Yun & Dragon Spear Warrior God Knight 5 Oz Silver MINTAGE 388

Description

In Stock and Available for Immediate Shipment!
SOLD OUT at the Perth Mint!
MINTAGE ONLY 388! Get the legendary hero Zhao Yun and Dragon Spear 5 Oz Silver coin before it sells out and the price skyrockets! This coin, the second in the Chinese Warrior Gods
5 T
roy Ounce Pure Silver series, features a dramatic depiction Chinese knight
Zhao Yun
wielding his famed Dragon Spear as he prepares to slay his enemies, in ultra high, medallic relief on this rimless, antique finish proof piedfort (double thick coin)
!
Truly rare—mintage just 388! Will sell out quickly!
Last year's Guan Yu, the first in the Chinese Warrior Gods series, sold out virtually instantly. Don't miss our and don't delay, get your Zhao Yun today!
The coin’s design features a dramatic vignette of the renowned knight and Chinese Warrior God Zhao Yun wielding his legendary Dragon Spear from the back of his noble steed White Dragon, facing hoards of enemies in battle. He does all this while sheltering baby prince Liu Shan within the folds of his tunic! (Look carefully at the center of the coin, just above the spearhead.) Zhao Yun's Dragon Spear is colored gold and turquoise blue. The inscription 赵云, found within a cartouche, is the Chinese characters for Zhao Yun.
There are no legends on the obverse of this 5 troy ounce pure silver gem, to further enhance the beauty and heighten the drama of Zhao Yun facing down his enemies in battle! This extraordinarily low mintage coin (
mintage just 388
)
will undoubtedly sell out, and quickly!
Struck by the Perth Mint in Western Australia, this beauty is minted in ultra high, medallic relief on an extra-thick planchet (it is a piedfort) with an antiqued proof finish and full color. 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 Zhao Yun and Green Dragon theme, the ultra high, rimless medallic relief format, the large five ounce size, the minting in pure silver, and the full color antique finish, as well as the
tiny mintage of just 388
, a rapid sell-out at the Mint is predicted!
Warrior God Zhao Yun
The ancient Chinese warrior Zhao Yun was a genuine historical figure. He was a military commander during the late Han Dynasty and early Three Kingdoms era of China, one of its most turbulent and bloody periods. Originally in the service of northern warlord Gongsun Zan, Zhao Yun switched allegiance to Liu Be, who founded the state of Shu Han in 221. Zhoa Yun accompanied his master on many military expeditions in their struggle for dominance,
Physically impressive, tall and strong, Zhao Yun was mythologized in the 14th century manuscript
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
, in which he was portrayed as a model warrior possessing expert combat skills, supreme courage and unwavering loyalty. He is especially remembered for his exploits at the Battle of Changban in 208 where Liu Bei was forced to abandon his position—and his family—while under attack from rival warlord Cao Cao. Zhao Yun risked all to rescue his master’s baby son Liu Shan (seen on the coin inside Zhao Yun's cloak). For his valor Zhoa Yun was promoted to the rank of General of the Standard. He is reputed to have died in 229 at the age of 61.
Zhoa Yun has become the very definition of a Chinese knight. His physical stature, fighting prowess, tactical and strategic skills, coupled with his loyalty and noble bearing have contributed to his elevation to godhood.
Stunning Finish!
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 Zhoa Yun and Dragon Spear 5 Troy Ounce Pure Silver Antiqued Coins. This number (388) is considered extremely lucky as the Chinese word for "eight" sounds similar the Chinese character which means good fortune or money.
Please see the presentation lower on this page for more information about Tuvalu and its association with Australia.
Investment Note
This pure silver coin features the powerful pair of ancient Chinese warrior and their weapons—the warrior god Zhoa Yun and his Dragon Spear! With its highly detailed and well-executed design, high relief, sizable 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! Previous coins in this series sold out in record time!
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
pied
, foot and
fort
, strong). 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.
Obverse
The coin’s obverse portrays Chinese military general Zhao Yun astride his warhorse White Dragon during the Battle of Changban. Staring down enemy soldiers while sheltering prince Liu Shan within the folds of his tunic, Zhao Yun is brandishing his ornate Dragon Spear (
qiang
), colored blue and gold. The inscription 赵云, the Chinese characters for Zhao Yun, appear in a cartouche to the left. There are no legends on the obverse, to further enhance the beauty and heighten the drama of the vignette!
Reverse
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.
Packaging
The coin is housed inside a handsome taupe leatherette, clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and satin, and protected by a grayscale outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included.
Specifications
Country
Tuvalu
Mint
Perth Mint of Australia
Year of Issue
2021
Face Value
Five Dollars
Weight
155.533 g
Diameter
55.90 mm
Gauge (Thickness)
7.50 mm
Mintage Limit
388
Finish
Antiqued with Color and Ultra High Relief
Composition
.9999 Fine (Pure) Silver
Edge
Plain
Artist
Natasha Muhl (obverse)
Ian Rank-Broadley (reverse)
Certificate
Individually Numbered
The Island Nation of Tuvalu
Tuvalu, formerly known as the Ellice Islands, is a Polynesian island nation located in the Pacific Ocean midway between Hawaii and Australia. 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.
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