5 oz Silver Guan Yu 2020 (Mintage: 388 | Antique Finish | coloured)

5 oz Silver Guan Yu 2020 – Strictly Limited Rarity in Antique Finish

• Strictly limited: very low mintage of only 388 pieces worldwide
• Growth potential: high appreciation potential due to the strict limitation and high demand among collectors
• True rarity: very rare collector's coin for discerning collections
• Design: War God Guan Yu with the gold-coloured Green Dragon Crescent Blade and a Chinese dragon
• Manufacturer: Perth Mint (Australia)
• Country of issue: Tuvalu

This five-ounce silver coin issue honours Guan Yu, one of the most renowned figures in Chinese history. As a sought-after collector's coin from the Perth Mint, it combines powerful high relief, an artisanally elaborate antique finish, and a finely tuned colourisation. And therein lies the appeal: with a mintage of only 388 pieces, it is a true rarity that is rarely found on the market in this form.

Guan Yu – From General to Revered War God

Guan Yu lived during the era of the Three Kingdoms and served the warlord Liu Bei. For his bravery and unwavering loyalty, he was venerated as a war god after his death and remains to this day, across many faiths, a symbol of loyalty, justice, and protection. The coin depicts him in full armour, wielding his legendary Green Dragon Crescent Blade – surrounded by stylised clouds and a mighty dragon clasping a pearl. In Chinese symbolism, the pearl represents wisdom and enlightenment. The design is part of the thematic world of Chinese myths and legendary creatures, and captivates with its extraordinary sense of depth.

Antique Finish, Colourisation, and Minting Quality

Each coin has been antiqued by hand, giving it the appearance of an ancient artefact. Because this finishing process is carried out individually, the appearance of each piece may vary slightly – a detail that underscores its character as a genuine one-of-a-kind item. The gold-toned blade with its violet colourisation sets a striking colour accent against the matte-silver relief. On the obverse, the coin bears the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (effigy by Ian Rank-Broadley), the face value, and the year of issue 2020.

Technical Specifications at a Glance

• Material: Fine silver 999.9
• Fine weight: 5 oz (gross weight 155.5 g)
• Diameter: 55.90 mm
• Face value: 5 Dollars (Tuvalu)
• Mint: Perth Mint, Australia
• Mintage: strictly limited to 388 pieces
• Condition: Antique Finish, colourised
• Delivery: supplied in the original case with a numbered certificate of authenticity

A Premium Coin for Collectors

Gold and silver have accompanied humanity for millennia as reliable stores of value – and high-quality, elaborately finished collector's editions combine this material value with artistic ambition. The very low mintage of this silver coin makes it a particularly special collectible: what exists in only small numbers is, by nature, difficult for enthusiasts to obtain.

A powerful homage to a legendary hero – as a strictly limited collector's coin with genuine character and high appreciation potential.

Those who appreciate premium coins with character will find in this Guan Yu issue an outstanding design, first-class minting quality, and the assurance of a clearly defined limitation. A collectible that cuts an excellent figure both in the display case and in the safe.