5 oz Silver Dragon The Five Elements 2024 (Mintage: 500 | Antique Finish)
- Vibrant colors: from red to blue
- Perth Mint: renowned mint
- With certificate: individually numbered
- Vibrant colorsColorful dragons stand out against the silver
- Perth MintMade of pure silver with 999.9/1,000, minted in Australia
- With certificateIn original case with certificate of authenticity from the mint
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5 ounces fine silver
It breathes no fire. It brings the rain.
Dragon and the Five Elements 2024, side with the dragon
Five dragons in color, and at the edge the circles of the five elements.
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.
EarthThe circle of earth
WaterThe circle of water
WoodThe circle of wood
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 five elements
Earth, wood, metal, fire and water.
According to ancient Chinese teaching, they follow one another in a fixed cycle. Zou Yan set them down as a complete doctrine in the 3rd century BC, and it shaped the thought of the Han dynasty.
In Chinese cosmology, the dragon itself stands for yang, the principle of heaven and of activity.
More companions of the dragon
The phoenixThe phoenix often stands for the empress, the dragon for the emperor.
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 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.
- Antique finish
- The surface is toned dark, only the raised areas shine bright. This makes the relief stand out with real depth.
- Colored
- Color sets individual parts of the design apart from the silver.
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.
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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, 55.9 mmSilver55.9 mm
At a glance
- Type
- Coin
- Metal
- Silver
- Design
- Five dragons and the five elements
- Weight
- 5 ounces fine silver
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Face value
- 5 Dollars
- Country of issue
- Tuvalu
- Diameter
- 55.9 mm
- Year
- 2024
- Quality
- Antique finish
- Finish
- colored
- Mintage
- 500 pieces
- Manufacturer
- Perth Mint
- 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
5 oz Silver Dragon The Five Elements 2024 (Mintage: 500 | Antique Finish) – A Fascinating Rarity for Collectors
- Strictly limited: Very low mintage of only 500 pieces worldwide
- Growth potential: Very high appreciation potential due to strict limitation and high demand
- Rarity: Extremely rare collector's coin
- Design: Five colourful dragons and the five elements
- Manufacturer: Perth Mint
- Country of origin: Australia
The 5 oz Silver Dragon The Five Elements 2024 is a true rarity in the world of collector's coins. This exclusive coin with a strictly limited mintage of only 500 pieces worldwide is an absolute must for every serious collector. Produced by the renowned Perth Mint, this coin captivates with its artistic design and exceptional quality.
A Masterpiece of Coin Art
This rimless coin from the Chinese Mythical Creatures series was struck from five ounces of 99.99% pure silver and depicts five colourful dragons as well as symbolic representations of the five elements – fire, wood, water, metal and earth. The dragon, the fifth zodiac sign in the 12-year cycle of the lunar calendar, is revered in Asian culture as a divine and benevolent creature. It is said to bestow ambition and success upon those born under its sign.
Unique Design and Symbolic Significance
The obverse of the coin features five artistically crafted dragons representing the five fundamental elements. In 2024, the dragon is under the influence of wood, characterising it as warm-hearted, wise, generous and compassionate. This symbolic significance makes the coin a unique work of art that is both aesthetically and culturally valuable.
Exclusive Antique Finish
The antique finish gives the coin an individual and distinguished appearance that sets it apart from other silver coins. Each coin is unique and is delivered in the original case including a numbered certificate of authenticity from the Perth Mint. This underscores the exclusivity and high collector value of this coin.
Technical Details
- Diameter: 55.90 mm
- Fine weight: 155.52 g
- Face value: 5 Dollars
- Year of issue: 2024
- Precious metal: Silver
- Country of origin: Australia
- Mintage: 500 pieces
- Manufacturer: Perth Mint
- Condition: Antique Finish
- Denomination: 5 oz
- Colourised: Yes
A Valuable Collector's Item
This coin is not only a work of art, but also a valuable investment. The very low mintage of only 500 pieces worldwide ensures a high appreciation potential, particularly due to the strong demand among collectors. Silver has long been known as a store of value and offers portfolio diversification. Profits from the sale of silver are generally tax-free, provided the holding period is at least one year.
A Piece of History and Culture
Silver has a long history as a coinage metal and is valued by collectors worldwide. This coin combines the historical significance of silver with the cultural symbolism of the dragon and the five elements. It is not only a collector's item, but also a piece of history and culture that can be passed down from generation to generation.
Why Invest?
Purchasing this exclusive coin offers numerous advantages. It is not only a strictly limited collector's coin, but also a valuable investment product. Silver is in high demand in industry, particularly in electronics, solar and medical technology, thus offering long-term value stability. In addition, silver serves as an inflation hedge and can be used as a medium of exchange in times of currency instability.
Conclusion
The 5 oz Silver Dragon The Five Elements 2024 is an outstanding collector's coin that impresses with its very low mintage and unique design. It is a valuable piece for every collector and simultaneously offers high appreciation potential. Secure this exclusive coin before it is sold out and enrich your collection with a true masterpiece of coin art.
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