DRAGON AND THE FIVE ELEMENTS

2024 5oz SILVER ANTIQUED COLOURED COIN

With the tones and surface abrasions of an ancient artefact, this mesmerising 5oz silver antiqued coloured coin portrays the dragon and the five elements design in exceptional detail.

KEY FEATURES:

99.99% pure silver
Antiqued and coloured finishes
Limited Mintage - 500
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
Presentation packaging

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

Item Code 24P77AAA
Barcode 9327025053257
Maximum Mintage 500
Release Date 9 July 2024

The dragon is the fifth annual sign in the 12-year cycle of the lunar calendar. Revered in Asian culture as a divine, benevolent creature, it is said to bestow ambition, charisma, and success on those born under its patronage.

Like all signs in the lunar zodiac, the auspicious mythical creature is associated with five fundamental elements - wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. According to the Chinese philosophy of Wuxing (Five Elements Theory), the ebb and flow of of these interconnected elements is responsible for the change in all things in the cosmos.

In lunar astrology, it is believed the elements take turns to further shape the destiny of people born under each sign. In 2024, the dragon is influenced by wood - consequently 'wood dragons' are thought to be warm, wise, generous, and compassionate.

The Dragon and the Five Elements 2024 5oz Silver Antiqued Coloured Coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 99.99% pure silver and issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 500 of the Dragon and the Five Elements 2024 5oz Silver Antiqued Coloured Coins.

DESIGN

The coin's reverse portrays five intricately coloured Chinese dragons centred around a spiral denoting the ever-recurring lunar cycle. Each dragon is accompanied by a circular motif containing the English word and Chinese character for one of the five elements. These motifs are appended with a symbolic representation of the element, with each one repeated within the overall composition.

The coin's obverse bears the Jody Clark effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, as well as the coin's weight and fineness, the monetary denomination, and 2024 year-date.

PRESENTATION

Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the coin is housed in a presentation case and themed shipper.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Silver Content (Troy oz)	5
Monetary Denomination (TVD)	5
Fineness (% purity)	99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	155.533
Maximum Diameter (mm)	55.90
Maximum Thickness (mm)	8.50
Maximum Mintage	500
Designer	Neil Hollis