CHINESE ANCIENT MYTHICAL CREATURES Yin Yang 5 Oz Silver Coin 5$ Tuvalu 2014
According the 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. Extremely low mintage of 1.000 pieces.
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€349.95
Data sheet
- Country
- Tuvalu
- Year
- 2014
- Face Value
- 5 Dollars
- Metal
- Silver
- Fineness (purity)
- .999
- Weight (g)
- 155.5 (5 oz)
- Diameter (mm)
- 65.6
- Quality
- Proof
- Mintage (pcs)
- 1.000
- Certificate (COA)
- Yes
- Presentation case (box)
- Yes
- Weight range
- 5 oz - less than 10 oz
The coin's reverse portrays the four Chinese ancient mythical creatures in vibrant colour, with the yin yang symbol gilded in 24-carat gold in the centre of the coin. The design includes the inscription CHINESE ANCIENT MYTHICAL CREATURES. The coin's obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2014 yeardate, and the monetary denomination.
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