In Chinese mythology, the dragon and phoenix are two of the most important and revered creatures, often associated with each other and considered complementary forces. The dragon, typically depicted as a long, serpentine creature with four legs, represents yang energy, masculinity, and the emperor. Right now, 2019 10 oz Australian Silver Dragon and Phoenix Coins are available at JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives inside a protective plastic capsule!
• Impressive 10 oz silver coin!
• Limited mintage of only 888 coins!
• Contains 10 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver.
• Bears a face value of $10 (AUD) backed by the federal government of Australia.
• Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.
• Chinese dragon and phoenix circle each other on the reverse.
• P mint mark from the Perth Mint.

Each 2019 10 oz Australian Silver Dragon and Phoenix Coin featured here comes with a protective plastic capsule. The Perth Mint struck just 888 of these coins, a symbolic mintage that references the high status of the number eight as a symbol of luck in Chinese culture and mythology.

Together, the dragon and phoenix are often used to symbolize the perfect union between husband and wife, as well as the balance between yin and yang energies. In traditional Chinese art and architecture, these two creatures are frequently depicted together, representing harmony, good fortune, and the ideal marriage. Their association is so strong that the phrase “dragon and phoenix” is still used in modern Chinese to describe an ideal couple.

Queen Elizabeth II is on the obverse of 2019 Australian Silver Dragon and Phoenix Coins. Her Majesty is shown here in right-profile relief at the age of 89 wearing the George IV State Diadem. This design was created in 2015 by Jody Clark for The Royal Mint as the Queen’s fifth-generation bust. On Australian coins, this is the sixth portrait of Elizabeth II to feature on currency.

A Chinese dragon and phoenix circle one another on the reverse side of the 2019 10 oz Silver Dragon and Phoenix Coin. The design depicts the two figures around the outer edge with a flaming pearl at the center. The dragon is associated with strength, power, and good fortune. The phoenix, known as Fenghuang in Chinese, is a mythical bird that represents yin energy, femininity, and the empress. It symbolizes virtue, grace, and prosperity.

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