Silver Coin $1 Australia 2024 – Four Guardians – Chinese Myths and Legends
€59.00 includes 22% VAT
Appearing among the Chinese constellations, the Four Mythical Guardians are auspicious beings in Eastern culture. Each guards one of the four cardinal directions (north, south, east, west) and is associated with a season (summer, fall, winter, spring) and one of the “five elements” (wood, fire, earth, metal, water) that are said to govern change in all things.
The coin depicts the Four Mythical Guardians against a background of mountain peaks and clouds.
The phoenix, symbol of the south, summer and fire.
The white tiger, symbol of the west, fall and metal.
A turtle with a snake, a symbol of the north, winter and water.
The dragon, symbol of the east, spring and wood.
The design also includes the “P125” mint mark, marking the 125th anniversary of the Perth Mint. The reverse of the coin depicts a portrait of His Majesty King Charles III.
Denomination: 1 AUD
Weight: 1oz (31.1g)
Diameter: 40.9mm
Fineness: silver 999
Issue limit: 25.000
Packaging: capsule
The coin is legal tender in Australia.
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