5 oz Silver Coin - Five Ancient Auspicious Creatures - Color - 2024
### Five Ancient Auspicious Creatures 5 Oz Silver - Antique Finish - in Color - 5 Ounces Rimless Antiqued Coin - 99.99% Silver - Limited Mintage only 388 pieces - Numbered Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original Box This rimless coin was struck by the Perth Mint from **five ounces of 99.99% pure silver**. The colorful motif shows a **dragon**, a **phoenix**, a **qilin**, a **turtle** and a **pixui**. The animals are arranged around a taijitu, which is widely known as a symbol of yin and yang. The design also includes stylized clouds, which are considered lucky charms, and a Chinese pattern. The reverse shows the portrait of King Charles III as well as the weight, fineness, face value and year of issue. According to Chinese mythology, the dragon is a divine creature and a powerful symbol of power, wealth and happiness. The phoenix is an immortal bird that appears in times of peace and prosperity. The Qilin is a gentle creature with the shape of a horse and a dragon-like head adorned with antlers. The Qilin is considered a harbinger of happiness, peace and stability. It is only visible to the chosen ones and is also said to promote the success of children. The turtle should be rewarded with longevity for its support of the emperor. It embodies winter and the north, with its domed shell representing the universe and its flat underside reflecting the Chinese idea of a flat earth. The Pixiu, a creature that combines the physical appearance of a lion and a dragon, is considered voracious when it comes to the consumption of gold and silver. It is said that the male Pixiu guard wealth, while the female Pixiu are said to protect against evil spirits. Together as a couple, they ensure happiness and prosperity. The **strictly limited 5 Oz Five Ancient Auspicious Creatures silver coin** is delivered in the original box including a numbered certificate of authenticity from the **Perth Mint**.