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2023 Fu Lu Shou 5oz Silver Antiqued Coloured Coin
In traditional Chinese culture, Fu, Lu and Shou represent the gods of three auspicious heavenly bodies.
Collectively known as Sanxing, or Three Stars, their human forms have been portrayed by artists since the Ming Dynasty in a variety of media, including paintings, stone, porcelain and woodblock prints celebrating New Year. Prominently displayed in many homes, from the Imperial Palace to the peasant’s hut, the figures embody attributes considered essential to personal happiness – prosperity and longevity.
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Product Code
3673
Embodying prosperity, Fu is represented as a treasury official holding a salver of boat-shaped gold ingots known as sycee, used as currency in Imperial China.
Embodying success, Lu is represented as a court mandarin clutching a scroll, symbolising the announcement of a promotion in rank.
Embodying longevity, Shou is represented as a wise old man with a high forehead who is smiling on happy children, who represent one path to prosperity. The design includes an intricate background composition comprising many motifs auspicious in Chinese culture, including bats, clouds, peonies, a deer, and a crane.
Each coin is housed in a classic display case within an illustrated shipper and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Coin Highlights:
- Design features coloured images of Fu, Lu and Shou
- Struck by The Perth Mint from 5oz of 99.99% pure silver in antiqued coloured finish
- Worldwide mintage of only 388 coins
- Tuvalu legal tender
| Mint | The Perth Mint |
|---|---|
| Country Of Issue | Tuvalu |
| Year | 2023 |
| Denomination | $5 |
| Metal Type | Silver |
| Weight (g) | 155.533 |
| Purity (%) | 99.99 |
| Diameter (mm) | 55.90 |
| Mintage | 388 |
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