2 oz Silver Dragon and Phoenix 2025 (Mintage: 111 | High Relief | Partially Gold-Plated | Proof)
- Yin and Yang: Chinese mythology
- Dark Finish: with ruthenium
- Certificate of Authenticity: numbered
- Yin and YangPhoenix and dragon embody perfect balance
- Dark FinishBlack ruthenium gives the design great depth
- Certificate of AuthenticityDelivered with numbered proof in elegant original case
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2 ounces fine silver
It breathes no fire. It brings the rain.
Dragon and Phoenix 2025, side with the dragon
Above, the phoenix spreads its wings, below it the dragon lies coiled, partially gilded and in high relief.
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
HeadThe head of the dragon
ScalesScales like those of a carp
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 tigerThe dragon stands for the east, the white tiger for the west.
The pearlIn art, the dragon often chases a pearl, a symbol of wisdom.
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.
- Proof
- The field is polished to a mirror finish, with the design set on it in matte. This makes the dragon stand out clearly against the gleaming background.
- High Relief
- The design rises much higher above the field than on an ordinary strike. Light and shadow become deeper as a result.
- Partially gilded
- Selected parts of the design are gilded and stand out against the dark background.
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.
Whatever is available links to its product.
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, 65.25 mmSilver65.25 mm
At a glance
- Type
- Coin
- Metal
- Silver
- Design
- Dragon and phoenix
- Weight
- 2 ounces fine silver
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Face value
- 5 Dollars
- Country of issue
- Niue
- Diameter
- 50 mm
- Year
- 2025
- Quality
- Proof
- Finish
- High Relief, partially gilded
- Mintage
- 111 pieces
- 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
Dragon and Phoenix 2025 - Mythological Masterpiece in Ultra High Relief
- Investment goal: Extremely rare collector's coin with only 111 pieces worldwide
- Minting quality: Exquisite Proof (PP) for maximum brilliance
- Special feature: Spectacular High Relief minting with Dark Ruthenium finishing
- Design: Fascinating battle between Phoenix (Yin) and Dragon (Yang) in elaborate partial gilding
- Material: Purest silver (999.9/1,000) in premium quality
- Manufacturer: German precision craftsmanship to the highest quality standards
With the exclusive 2 ounce silver coin series "Dragon and Phoenix", we present you with a truly mythological masterpiece of coin minting. This collector's coin combines traditional symbolism with state-of-the-art minting technology, creating a unique collector's item of lasting value.
Fascinating design with unique finishing
The imposing design depicts the eternal battle between the majestic Phoenix and the mighty Dragon. In Chinese mythology, these two creatures symbolize the perfect balance of the forces of nature - the Phoenix as the embodiment of Yin, the Dragon as the manifestation of Yang. The elaborate partial gilding combined with the Dark Ruthenium finishing gives the design a breathtaking depth effect.
Technical masterpiece of coin minting
The coin impresses with its extraordinary High Relief minting, which gives the design an impressive three-dimensionality. With a diameter of 50 mm and a fine weight of 62.21 g, it offers the perfect stage for the richly detailed depiction. The reverse features the official coat of arms of Niue along with all relevant minting details.
"A collector's coin of extraordinary beauty and rarity - strictly limited to only 111 pieces worldwide."
Exclusive collector's edition with value appreciation potential
As part of a strictly limited mintage of only 111 pieces worldwide, this coin promises not only aesthetic pleasure but also considerable value appreciation potential. The combination of the extremely low mintage, the elaborate finishing, and the fascinating design makes it a highly sought-after collector's item.
- Numbered certificate of authenticity
- Delivery in an elegant original case
- Highest minting quality "Proof"
- VAT-free in accordance with §25c UStG
This exclusive collector's coin not only serves as an inflation hedge and crisis protection, but above all offers discerning collectors a unique opportunity to expand their portfolio with an extraordinary piece.
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