5 oz Silver Dragon and Phoenix 2024 (Mintage: 388 | Antique Finish)
- Symbols of Luck: Yin and Yang united
- Perth Mint: minted in Australia
- Vibrant Colors: artfully colorized
- Symbols of LuckClouds, flaming pearl and peony promise good fortune
- Perth MintWorld-renowned for quality and artistic designs
- Vibrant ColorsRed, yellow, blue and magenta make the design shine
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5 ounces fine silver
It breathes no fire. It brings the rain.
Dragon and Phoenix 2024, side with the dragon
A dragon and a phoenix in color circle a pearl, and above them a peony blooms.
From the water into the clouds
It lives in the water and rises into the clouds.
Dragons have appeared in Chinese art since Neolithic times. No later than the Han dynasty, from 206 BC to AD 220, they were regarded as beings of water: they live in rivers and seas, fly up into the clouds, govern the weather and bring the life-giving rain.
This is how old books tell it: the dragon’s breath becomes clouds, and the clouds become rain or lightning. In winter it sleeps beneath rivers and ponds, in the first month of spring it rises, and then it thunders, and rain falls.
In China it stands for the beneficence of heaven. The dragons of Europe are mostly winged and breathe fire, while in East Asia the dragon is regarded as a benevolent being, usually without any wings.
“Above all things the dragon in China is a rain-maker.”
A dragon made of many animals
The antlers of the stag, the scales of the carp.
According to old tradition, the dragon is made up of parts of many animals: the antlers of the stag, the scales of the carp, the claws of the eagle and the body of the snake. Learned Chinese books also name whiskers at the mouth and a luminous pearl beneath the chin.
The magnifying glass reveals how finely the design is struck here.
PhoenixThe phoenix
PeonyThe peony
PearlThe pearl, symbol of wisdom
HeadThe head of the dragon
Enlarged from the pictures in our gallery.
The legend of the Dragon Gate
The carp, which becomes a dragon.
A legend tells of the Yellow River: a carp that swims upstream through the Dragon Gate becomes a dragon.
In China the image stood for passing the civil service examination. On a Yuan dynasty inkstone in the Metropolitan Museum, the grinding surface and the ink well lie between carp and dragon; their diligent use might well decide success.
The phoenix
Dragon and phoenix, emperor and empress.
On a porcelain plate of the Wanli period in the Metropolitan Museum, the five-clawed dragon is the emblem of the emperor. At its side appears the phoenix, which often stands for the empress.
On a wedding robe from the 1930s in the Victoria and Albert Museum, too, dragon and phoenix form the basic pattern, as the male and female elements of marriage. By tradition, the bride was “empress of the day.”
More companions of the dragon
The pearlIn art, the dragon often chases a pearl, a symbol of wisdom.
The tigerThe dragon stands for the east, the white tiger for the west.
The five elementsEarth, wood, metal, fire and water follow one another in a cycle.
The qilinWith the dragon, phoenix and tortoise, one of the four spiritual beings.
The emblem of the emperor
From the waves at the hem to the pearl.
An imperial robe of yellow silk from the Qianlong period, shown at the Palace Museum in Beijing in 2019, follows the usual arrangement from bottom to top: water lines form the waves of the ocean, from them rises Mount Kunlun, and at chest height the five-clawed dragon chases the flaming pearl.
The claws mattered: the five-clawed dragon, long, was distinguished from the four-clawed one, mang, which stood for lower ranks.
“Only the emperor and empress were allowed to wear bright yellow.”
The craft
What sets this piece apart.
- Antique finish
- The surface is toned dark, only the raised areas shine bright. This makes the relief stand out with real depth.
- Colored
- Color sets individual parts of the design apart from the silver.
Our dragons to scale
Dainty in gold, mighty in silver.
From 1/200 ounce of gold to 5 ounces of silver, side by side to the scale of their dimensions. The piece on this page is marked.
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1/200 ounceGold, 14 mmGold14 mm- 1 ounceGold, 32.6 mmGold32.6 mm
1 ounceSilver, 40 mmSilver40 mm
2 ouncesGold, 36.6 mmGold36.6 mm
2 ouncesSilver, 50 mmSilver50 mm
3 ouncesSilver, 50 mmSilver50 mm
5 ouncesSilver, 55.9 mmSilver55.9 mm
At a glance
- Type
- Coin
- Metal
- Silver
- Design
- Dragon and phoenix around a pearl
- Weight
- 5 ounces fine silver
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Face value
- 5 Dollars
- Country of issue
- Tuvalu
- Diameter
- 55.9 mm
- Year
- 2024
- Quality
- Antique finish
- Finish
- colored
- Mintage
- 388 pieces
- Designer
- Natasha Muhl
- Manufacturer
- Perth Mint
- Packaging
- Case
A coiled dragon of jade, made in the Shang dynasty, in the 13th or 12th century BC.
Pendant in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
5 oz Silver Dragon and Phoenix 2024 (Mintage: 388 | Antique Finish)
- Strictly limited: Very low mintage of only 388 pieces worldwide
- Growth potential: Very high appreciation potential due to strict limitation and high demand
- Rarity: Very rare collector's coin
- Design: Detailed and colourful design of the dragon and phoenix
- Manufacturer: Perth Mint
- Country of origin: Australia
The 5 oz Silver Dragon and Phoenix 2024 is a true masterpiece of minting art and a rarity of inestimable value. This strictly limited coin with a mintage of only 388 pieces worldwide is not only a highly sought-after collector's item, but also a valuable investment with high appreciation potential. The coin is delivered in an elegant case and is available in perfect condition as new.
Unique Design and Symbolism
The colourful design of this coin depicts a dragon and a phoenix, two of the most significant mythical creatures in Chinese mythology. The dragon, a divine creature, symbolises power, wealth and good fortune. The phoenix, an immortal bird, appears in times of peace and prosperity. Together they embody the complementary qualities of Yin and Yang and are considered particularly auspicious.
The coin's design is rich in detail: stylistic clouds, a flaming pearl and a peony — further omens of peace, good fortune and wealth — are artfully incorporated. These elements make the coin a true work of art and a highlight of any collection.
Technical Specifications and Quality
The coin has a diameter of 55.90 mm and a fine weight of 155.52 g (5 oz). The face value is 5 Tuvalu dollars. It is made of silver with a fineness of 999.9/1,000 and was minted in 2024. The silver coin impresses with its antique finish, which gives it a distinctive and valuable appearance.
Manufacturer and Origin
This exquisite coin was minted by the renowned Perth Mint, which is known worldwide for its outstanding quality and artistic designs. The coin originates from Australia, a country with a long tradition in coin minting and precious metal processing.
Reverse of the Coin
The reverse of the coin features the effigy of King Charles III as well as details of weight, fineness, face value and year of issue. These details underline the authenticity and value of the coin.
Why Invest in Silver Coins?
Silver coins such as the 5 oz Dragon and Phoenix 2024 offer not only aesthetic pleasure, but also tangible benefits for investors and collectors. Silver has high demand in industry, particularly in electronics, solar technology and medical technology. Due to the limited availability and limited supply of silver, long-term value stability is expected. Furthermore, silver is a valuable medium of exchange, especially in times of currency instability.
Tax Advantages
A further advantage of silver coins is their tax treatment. Gains from the sale of silver are generally tax-free, provided the holding period is at least one year. This makes silver an attractive investment option for long-term oriented investors.
Conclusion
The 5 oz Silver Dragon and Phoenix 2024 is more than just a coin; it is a work of art, a collector's piece and a valuable investment. With its very low mintage of only 388 pieces, the detailed design and high quality, it is an asset to any collection while simultaneously offering considerable appreciation potential. Act now and secure this extraordinary piece, which represents the perfect symbiosis of art, culture and value.
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