Tuvalu 2023 Double Dragon Double Tiger $5 5 Oz Silver Antique Color Piedfort OGP

Description: In Stock and Ready for Immediate Shipment!SOLD OUT at the Perth Mint in Hours! MINTAGE ONLY 388! You know the drill by now—get the Dragon & Tiger Piedfort before it sells out and the price skyrockets! This dramatic 5 troy ounce pure silver beauty depicts a pair of dragons and tigers, the two most auspicious creatures of the Chinese Lunar Zodiac, in full color, locked in their eternal struggle, not only for dominance, but also for balance and harmony, struck in ultra high, medallic relief on this rimless, antique finish proof piedfort (double thick coin)! How about a double dose of the good stuff? Not Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, but Double Tiger, Double Dragon—this is one powerful coin! Revered in traditional Chinese culture, the dragon and tiger are often portrayed together as expressions of yin and yang, the ancient belief that all things in the universe consist of two opposing yet complementary forces. The serpent-like Chinese dragon is a divine, mythical creature embodying power, wealth and good fortune. The tiger, representing bravery, strength and ambition, is also regarded as an auspicious animal, all the more so because of the pattern on its forehead resembling the Chinese character for "king". According to ancient Chinese philosophy, these wildly different spirits are fierce rivals. When seen together, however, the yin tiger and the yang dragon represent harmony achieved through the balance of opposing forces. Please see the article below for how the doubling of each creature further enhances the power of this coin. The Double Dragon and Double Tiger 5 Troy Ounce Pure Silver Antiqued Proof Color Piedfort is quite a find! No more than 388 will ever be released. As an added bonus it bears the Queen Elizabeth II memorial reverse, marked 1952-2022, the dates of her historic reign, as well as the coin's weight, purity, monetary denomination and 2023 date. Housed in a luxury clamshell-style presentation case protected by a full color outer box, each coin is accompanied by its individually numbered certificate. The Primal Battle of Dragon and Tiger In the Chinese lunar cycle, the serpent-like dragon is revered as a divine creature and potent symbol of power, wealth and good fortune. With a pattern on its forehead resembling the Chinese character for "king", the tiger represents courage and leadership, while it's also the enemy of evil spirits. Depicted together, the competitive duo is said to embody Yin and Yang, the feng shui principle that the universe is governed through the balance of opposing yet complementary forces. The coin's full color design displays twin dragons and tigers—symbolically doubling the strength of each animals' auspicious influences! The four creatures surround the ancient taijitu, the yin/yang symbol, comprised of a circle divided into black and white tear-shaped halves. The design also includes peony flowers and clouds as symbols of good fortune associated with rain and abundant harvests. Yin and Yang In Chinese culture yin and yang represent two opposing principles in nature. Yin is characterized as slow, soft, yielding, cold, wet, and passive; and is associated with water, the earth, the moon, femininity, and night time. In contrast, Yang is fast, hard, solid, focused, hot, dry, and aggressive; and is associated with fire, sky, the sun, masculinity and day time. This pure silver gem is struck in ultra high, medallic relief on an extra-thick planchet (it is a piedfort) with an antiqued finish. Between the extremely popular Chinese motifs, beautiful design and limited mintage, heed our advice—stock up on these stunning, 5 troy ounce, pure silver coins while you can! Tuvalu 2023 Double Dragon and Double Tiger with Yin Yang $5 5 Troy Ounce Pure Silver Ultra High Relief Antiqued Medallic Rimless Proof Antique Finish Piedfort with Color—MINTAGE 388 Because of the desirability of the dragon and tiger theme, the medallic, rimless ultra high relief format, the glorious, full color design, the beefy five full troy ounces of pure silver, the antique finish, the hefty 8.50 mm thickness—to say nothing of the tiny mintage of just 388—a rapid sell-out at the Mint is expected! Exquisite Antique Finish! In keeping with its ancient themes, each coin has been individually antiqued by hand to give it an 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 Double Dragon and Double Tiger 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, wealth, or money, and the numeral three is virtually an eight as well. 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 a double dose of the two most powerful and auspicious of all the animals in ancient Chinese mythology—the Dragon and the Tiger! With its highly detailed and well-executed design, high relief, significant precious metal content, desirable theme, and extremely limited mintage (only 388), we expect this gem to sell out quickly, as have the previous releases in this series. Don't delay, get this beauty today! 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 Please see above for description. There are no legends on the obverse, to further enhance the beauty and heighten the drama of the Dragon and Tiger 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. The years of her reign, 1952-2022, indicate that this is the memorial reverse. Packaging The coin is housed inside a handsome taupe leatherette, clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and satin, and protected by a full-color outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. Specifications Country Tuvalu Mint Perth Mint of Australia Year of Issue 2023 Face Value Five Dollars Weight 155.533 g Diameter 55.90 mm Gauge (Thickness) 8.50 mm Mintage Limit 388 Finish Antiqued with Ultra High Relief and Color Composition .9999 Fine (Pure) Silver Edge Plain Artist Sean Rogers (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. Copyright © 2023 Talisman World Coins and Medals. All Rights Reserved.

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