**HOT ITEM** 2015 Tuvalu 5 OZ Fine Silver $5 Coin - Chinese Mythical Creatures
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**HOT ITEM** 2015 Tuvalu 5 OZ Fine Silver $5 Coin - Chinese Mythical Creatures:
$410.98
TUVALU 5 oz Fine .999 Silver Coin - $5 Chinese Ancient Mythical Creatures
Description
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.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.Bold design. Expert craftsmanship. Highest-quality silver from the Perth Mint.Specifications
- Mintage1,000
- Compositionfine silver (99.9% pure)
- FinishStunning High Relief Reverse Design
- Weight (oz)5 oz
- Diameter (mm)50.60
- Edgeserrated
- Certificateserialized
- Face value5 dollars
- ArtistIng Ing Jong