Description: In Stock and Ready for Immediate Shipment! Long Sold Out at the Perth Mint! This rectangular beauty looks like a silver ingot, but it's actually a legal tender Australian silver dollar depicting the Chinese Mythological Character "Success" in full color and 1 troy ounce pure silver! Who says you can't buy success? Here is a beautiful new series of pure silver, Oriental-themed coins from the Perth Mint! These intriguing, rectangular silver dollars portray four famous figures of Chinese mythology - the allegorical representations of Fortune, Longevity, Success and Wealth. All are struck in pure silver with a reverse proof finish, and all are quite large, ingot shaped coins—nearly 2 inches high by over 1 inch wide! Chinese Mythology Vivid characters hold center stage in Chinese mythology, a vast anthology of ancient legends, folklore and traditional beliefs. Some of the most popular characters are revered as embodiments of fortune, success, longevity and wealth. Displayed in many homes and businesses, these ‘lucky’ figures exercise a powerful influence in many people’s lives. Technology Note The Perth Mint of Australia employs its own proprietary colorization technology, in which the color is actually sealed on the coin. The vibrant hues and precise execution of the technology create a stunning, full-color portrait on each coin. Obverse The Chinese Mythological Character of Success is portrayed in full color. The Perth Mint's "P" mint mark is judiciously placed to the lower right of the figure, while the Chinese word for "success" appears above, superimposed on clouds. The legend SUCCESS defines the theme, while 1 OZ 999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity. Reverse Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of England, in crowned profile facing right. This portrait, featuring Her Majesty wearing a tiara and pearl earrings, was executed by the sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. The legend 1 OZ 999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity. The legend ELIZABETH II, the date of issue and denomination also appear. Packaging Each rectangular coin is sealed in a beautifully illustrated presentation pack, housed in a full-color outer folder. The pack also incorporates a certificate of authenticity. Specifications Country Australia Mint Perth Mint of Australia Year of Issue 2009 Face Value One Dollar Weight 31.1120 g Dimensions 47.00 mm x 27.00 mm Gauge (Thickness) 3.00 mm Finish Reverse Proof Composition .999 Fine (Pure) Silver Edge Plain Artist Ian Rank-Broadley (reverse Copyright © 2020 Talisman World Coins and Medals. All Rights Reserved.
Price: 98.88 USD
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
End Time: 2023-12-28T02:27:15.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Country/Region of Manufacture: Australia
Certification: New in Mint Packaging OGP + Integrated CoA
Grade: Reverse Proof Uncirclated
Year: 2009
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Composition: Pure Silver
Denomination: $1 One Dollar
