Double Pixiu 2020 2oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin

This stunning silver proof high relief coin honours one of the most auspicious mythological beasts in traditional Chinese culture – the Pixiu.

Key features:

  • 99.99% pure silver
  • Mythological creature design
  • Spectacular high relief finish
  • Australian legal tender
Mintage 1,000
SKU 20G49AAA

Story

Chinese Pixiu 

Said to have voracious appetites for gold, silver and jewels, Chinese Pixiu are fierce, lion-like creatures with heads resembling that of a dragon. Often portrayed in pairs in art and architecture, their mystical powers are believed to help people attract wealth.

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Detailed design

The dramatic depiction on this coin’s high relief reverse shows two Pixiu sitting on a mound of Chinese coins while grasping a Pixiu club and ball. The noticeably raised images appear on a highly-polished concave surface. Including a traditional pattern in the background, the design also features The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

Presentation packaging

This coin is housed in a classic display case within a themed shipper and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Specifications

Specifications

Year 2020
Metal Silver
Silver Content (Troy oz) 2.000
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 2.00
Fineness (% purity) 99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 62.213
Maximum Diameter (mm) 40.90
Maximum Thickness (mm) 7.28
Maximum Mintage 1,000
Finish Proof, High Relief
Legal Tender Australian
Effigy Jody Clark design of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II
Designer Ing Ing Jong

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