2023 1oz Fiji Dragons of the World: Egyptian Dragon .999 Silver Antiqued Coin

**Product Description** This is the second release in an exciting new legal tender six-part coin series that showcases various dragons as depicted from different cultures around the world. The series will have a new release roughly every six months, so the scope of the program will run from 2022 to 2024. The first of these is the Welsh Red Dragon, a fiery beast often represented in Medieval Western European folklore. **Product Features** - Struck in 1oz of 999 Silver with an antiqued finish - Limited mintage of 1,500 - Comes with storybook and pouch presentation - Second relase in the Dragons of the World series - Fiji Legal Tender **Fascinating Mythological Creatures** Egyptian Dragons date back to 3000 B.C. when they were sent by the gods to protect the land and underworld. Depicted in various forms throughout history, ranging from serpent-like creatures to winged beasts, the Egyptian Dragon has a unique place in my-thology as a symbol of power and strength—sometimes good, sometimes evil. Believed to have magical properties, wicked death dragons were feared by most Egyptians because they devoured the souls of sinners and would cause a fiery inferno that would destroy all, if not thwarted by the Egyptian Kings. **Lords of Chaos...And Knowledge** In Egyptian mythology, the Dragon is known as “Apep,” and is of-ten referred to as the “Lord of Chaos.” Apep is depicted as a mas- sive serpent that stretches across the sky and tries to swallow the sun each day. Though generally believed to be the enemy of order and the forces of good, the Dragon was also a symbol of transfor- mation and rebirth, with the power to transform and transcend. Further, the Egyptian Dragon was also believed to be a guardian of knowledge and wisdom, with access to hidden knowledge and secrets that were unknown to mortals. The Dragon was often de-picted as a guardian of temples and tombs, and it was believed to protect the treasures and secrets contained within. **Far-reaching Cultural Impact** The Egyptian Dragon has had a significant impact on society and culture, and its influence can be seen in various forms of art, literature, entertainment and even fashion. It’s been depicted in paintings, sculptures, and other forms of artwork—including an- cient Egyptian art such as in the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. It’s been featured in various films and television shows, ranging from documentaries to Hollywood blockbusters—including in the movie The Mummy, where the powerful, dangerous Dragon guards the tomb of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh. In literature, the Egyptian Dragon can be found in ancient Egyp-tian texts, of course, but also in modern-day novels. In games like Assassin’s Creed, the Dragon is often depicted as a powerful and mysterious force that the player must defeat in order to progress through the game. And the Egyptian Dragon has also had an im-pact on fashion—appearing on clothing, jewelry, and accessories, conveying a sense of power and strength, and often associated with the gothic and punk subcultures.