Description

Australia Chinese Myths and Legends Dragon And Koi 2023 1 oz Pure Silver BU Coin in Capsule – Perth Mint

Continuing on from the Dragon Phoenix release in 2017, the 2023 release in the Chinese Myths and Legends series features   a dragon and Koi

In Chinese mythology, the dragon is a divine creature and an auspicious symbol of power, strength, wealth, and good fortune. Throughout East Asia and beyond, koi are synonymous with harmony and happiness, and are also said to be lucky omens for marriage and fertility.

Product Features

• Release format available in both BU and 2 Colored BU finish in Red Dragon and Koi colored and Green Dragon and Koi Colored
• Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver and issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.
• No more than 40,000 of the Dragon and Koi 1oz Silver BU Coin will be released
• The coin’s reverse  portrays a Chinese dragon and a koi. Eyed by both creatures, the flame-ringed pearl is the ancient embodiment of wisdom. Also included in the design is The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, as well as a ‘moon bridge’ – its high arch and reflection on the water creating the shape of the lunar body often associated with purity or perfection.
• The coin bears The Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse, featuring the Jody Clark effigy supplemented with the dates of Her Majesty’s reign. Also on the obverse is the coin’s weight, purity, monetary denomination, and year-date.

Mintage: 40,000
Material: Pure Silver (99.99%)
Finish: BU
Weight: 1 oz
Dimensions: 40.90mm
Thickness: 3.5mm