Perth Mint 2 oz Silver Double Dragon and Koi 2021 AF (Mintage: 888 | Antique Finish)

Special feature: Antique finish, rimless, only 888 pieces Motif: Two differently colored koi in the shape of the Yin-Yan symbol Investment goal: return, inflation protection, crisis protection, investment Origin: Perth Mint, Australia Packaging: Delivery takes place in an elegant presentation packaging with a certificate of authenticity Dragons and koi are among the animals with a permanent place in Asian tradition. Both symbols find an expressive interaction on this partly colored silver coin with an antique finish. The two differently colored koi simulate the shape of the Yin-Yan symbol. Koi are also known as Japanese carp. Their fame has been growing since the 19th century. The story of koi and dragons has been passed down for generations and now finds eternal recognition on this high-quality silver coin. A unique coin in the form of the 2 ounce silver Double Dragon and Phoenix 2021 was also minted and released based on the story of the Dragon and Phoenix.The change from Koi to Dragon According to legend, the Koi embarks on a journey to become a dragon. The Huang Ho River, also known as the Yellow River, has to be overcome with all its experiences. One of the dangers is swimming upstream. According to legend, a small koi overcame this challenge. The gods then decided to give the koi the honor of transforming into a dragon. The antique finish of the coin sides gives the silver coin a high level of authenticity. ✔ Bringing legends to life The front shows the intensity shortly before the transformation of the koi into a dragon. The visual connecting element of the traditional animals are the antennae of the koi. These merge into the feelers of the two dragons. The scenes are relief-like. The antique finish gives the coin a historical character and arouses even more interest in this coin and the Asian legend. The two brave koi are placed in the center of the coin in the shape of the Yin and Yan symbol. On the back there is the head of the royal head of Great Britain, Queen Elizabeth II. The image of the monarch was created by the artist Ian Rank-Broadley, IRB. There is a circle around the figure that delimits the outer circle. There you will find the characters “QUEEN ELIZABETH II”, “2 OZ”, “9999 SILVER”, “2021”, “TUVALU” and the face value “2 DOLLARS”.