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 2oz 9999 Ag 2021 2 DOLLARS. 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 The Queen also wears the Coronation Necklace originally made for Queen Victoria in 1858, it was also worn at the coronations (as Queen's Consort) of Queen Alexandra in 1902, Queen Mary in 1911 and Queen Elizabeth (the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). 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 2oz coin honours one of the most auspicious mythological beasts in traditional Chinese culture - the Pixiu (Guardian Lions). This coin is part of the Perth Mint's Chinese Myths and Legends series. 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. *Are Minted by The Perth Mint, one of the most trusted and reputable mints in the worldThe Australian two ounces silver piece (abbreviated as 2 oz and designated with Ag for "silver") is a bullion and commemorative coin format. *Have advanced security features, such as a micro-engraved mint mark *Are guaranteed by the Australian Government and contain a face value of 100 Australian Dollars *Feature the design of famed artists Ing Ing Jong *Have a minimal mintage of only 5000 coins Perth Mint Perth Mint 1 oz 2021 Australian Guardian Lions Double Pixiu Gold Coin These brilliant, uncirculated gold coins: With such a limited mintage and high production standard, these coins are a welcomed addition to any stack.Įach coin will be received in a mint-issued protective coin capsule. The effigy is encapsulated by a ring containing information about the weight, purity, face value, and year of issue. The artist’s rendering if once again brought to life with Perth’s exceptional minting techniques and standards.
The obverse holds Jody Clarke’s modern effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. The detailing is enhanced with an oriental border which features in only the coin’s upper half.
Tasteful texturing is applied to convey the power and dominance of domain of the Pixiu as they sit atop a pile of pure gold coins, with a crystal orb in one’s paw, and a baby Pixiu in the others. The reverse side, designed by famed artist, Ing Ing Jong, depicts two Pixiu, with remarkable attention to detail. These beautifully designed, limited edition coins are available to you at the lowest price over spot! The ancient creature is celebrated for the fact that it could store all the gold, silver, and jewels that one could imagine thus, it became a bastion of security, preservation, and the storage of wealth! The Pixui, also known as the Chimera, is a mythical creature revered in Chinese lore.ĭepicted as a powerful winged dragon with the lower half of a lion, the Pixiu is known as the preserver, container, and storer of wealth. Are Minted by The Perth Mint, one of the most trusted and reputable mints in the world.Have advanced security features, such as a micro-engraved mint mark.Are guaranteed by the Australian Government and contain a face value of 100 Australian Dollars.Feature the design of famed artists Ing Ing Jong.Have a minimal mintage of only 5000 coins.These brilliant, uncirculated gold coins:
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