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This coin includes an authentication feature on the reverse in the form of a micro-laser engraved letter. Packaging: individual coin in a protective acrylic capsule, or 20 coins in a mint roll, or box of 100 coins. The face value and the precious metal content are on the obverse. The designer's initials IJ (for Ing Ing Jong) are below right, on the beast's leg. The mint mark P of the Perth Mint is above centre. The reverse of the coin shows two Pixiu mythological beasts sitting on a mound of Chinese coins while grasping a Pixiu club and ball.Īround above, an Oriental style of decorative border. "1 oz 9999 Ag" means "one ounce of 99.99% silver" - Ag is abbreviated from the Latin word for silver, Argentum.ĮLIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1oz 9999 Ag 2020 1 DOLLAR The inscription around the rim also incorporates the precious metal content. Running continuously around the rim is the monarch's legend, the date of issue and the face value: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1oz 9999 Ag 2020 1 DOLLAR. In small letters on the left, the artist's initials JC (for Jody Clark). Unlike on British coinage, the effigy is "uncouped" (includes the Queen's shoulders). The Queen also wears the Coronation Necklace originally made for Queen Victoria in 1858, it was also worn at the coronations (as Queen's Consort) of Queen Alexandra in 1902, Queen Mary in 1911 and Queen Elizabeth (the Queen mother) in 1937. The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown worn for her Coronation (effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait" worldwide but "Sixth Portrait" in Australia, where the Queen's portrait by Vladimir Gottwald was fifth). Struck from 99.99% pure silver, this Double Pixiu coin is a perfect acquisition for investors with an affinity for Chinese themes. Described in folklore and often portrayed as male and female pairs, the Pixiu’s mystical powers are believed to help its adherents attract wealth.
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#Double pixiu silver coin series
Said to have a voracious appetite for gold, silver and jewels, the ancient Chinese mythological Pixiu (Guardian Lion) is a fierce creature with the head of a dragon and the body of a lion. 2020 Perth Mint Double Pixiu Guardian Lions 1 Oz Silver Coin for SALE Option price 32.00 4 th in series after dragon phoenix, dragon tiger, double dragon. These creatures, often incorrectly categorised as a chimera, are symbols of wealth. Uniquely, in Australia there are two mints authorised to strike legal tender: the Royal Australian Mint (which also makes the country's circulating coinage) and the Perth Mint which only makes collector and bullion coins, as well as other bullion products.īoth mints endeavour to create coins with attractive designs, and to introduce new designs and themes often, in order to raise the numismatic value of the coins over the value of previous metal used. The 2020 Perth Mint Double Pixiu 1oz silver coin centre around the Pixiu, a powerful Chinese mythical creature known to serve as a protector of the practitioners of Feng Shui. This coin is housed in a classic display case within a themed shipper and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.The Australian one ounce silver piece (abbreviated as 1 oz and designated with Ag for "silver") is a bullion and commemorative coin format. Presentation Packaging with Numbered Certificate These 2020 2 oz Proof Silver Australian Guardian Lions Double Pixiu Coins are housed individually inside of black Perth Mint clamshell displays and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The male is shown on the left of the design field with a small ball in its paw, while the female is shown on the right side of the design with a pixiu club in its paw. The Pixiu is a mythological creature with the head of. On the reverse side of 2020 2 oz Proof Silver Double Pixiu Coins is an image of the male and female pixiu. We are excited to offer this 2oz silver antiqued coin featuring an ancient Chinese symbol of fortune, happiness and wealth, the Double Pixiu. Including a traditional pattern in the background, the design also features The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark. 2021 Australia 2 Ounce Double Pixiu Antiqued Silver Coin. The noticeably raised images appear on a highly-polished concave surface. The dramatic depiction on this coin’s high relief reverse shows two Pixiu sitting on a mound of Chinese coins while grasping a Pixiu club and ball. Often portrayed in pairs in art and architecture, their mystical powers are believed to help people attract wealth. Said to have voracious appetites for gold, silver and jewels, Chinese Pixiu are fierce, lion-like creatures with heads resembling that of a dragon. This stunning silver proof high relief coin honours one of the most auspicious mythological beasts in traditional Chinese culture – the Pixiu. 9999 fine silver and is supplied as new in brilliant uncirculated condition. 2020 2oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin - Double Pixiu Each 1 oz Australian Guardian Lions Double Pixiu coin contains 31.1035 grams of.