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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Ancient Chinese Mythical Creatures
| Issuer | Tuvalu |
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| Year | 2016 |
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| Weight | 62.2 g |
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| Obverse lettering | QUEEN ELIZABETH II IRB 2oz 999 SILVER 2016 TUVALU 2 DOLLARS |
| Reverse description | Central Yin Yang symbol surrounded by the four ancient Chinese mythical creatures: the Azure Dragon, the White Tiger, the Vermilion Bird, and the Black Tortoise (with serpent), each depicted in dynamic, highly detailed relief occupying one quadrant of the design. The creatures are rendered in a classical East Asian artistic style with intricate engraving, their forms intertwining around the central symbol. The inscription CHINESE ANCIENT MYTHICAL CREATURES appears along the lower periphery. The antiqued finish enhances the sculptural depth of the composition. |
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Tuvalu's legal tender collector coinage is produced entirely under contract — the island nation has no mint of its own and issues no circulating coinage in practice. These pieces are struck by the Perth Mint under a long-standing arrangement that allows Australia's premier private mint to market high-relief, themed silver rounds to the international bullion collector market while maintaining nominal sovereign status for the issuing territory.
The Chinese mythical creatures series tapped a well-established commercial vein: demand from mainland Chinese and diaspora collectors for Perth-struck silver carrying auspicious imagery has driven dozens of such series since the late 2000s.