The male guards wealth and is often portrayed in statues leaning his paw upon an embroidered ball, representing supremacy over the world. An ancient Chinese symbol of fortune, happiness and wealth, the Pixiu is believed to have an insatiable appetite for gold, silver and jewels which affords it mystical powers capable of drawing wealth from all directions.Īlso known as the Imperial guardian lion, the Pixiu is a common symbol found in ancient Chinese art and architecture where it is traditionally displayed in pairs. The Pixiu is a mythological creature with the head of a dragon and the body of a lion. We are excited to release this new coin featuring an ancient Chinese symbol of fortune, happiness and wealth, the double pixiu. Well worth a good look, this is a fine addition to the Perth Mints selection of Asian culture themed numismatics and bullion. The Double Pixiu range is exclusively distributed by Hong kong dealer LPM, and should be available to purchase in a few hours time. Those two issues are presnted in nice wooden boxes, as you would expect given the higher prices. The proof versions are also struck to a high-relief and weigh in at 2oz each, both in gold and silver. The 1oz silver bullion coin has a 50,000 mintage and is supplied encapsulated. The obverse is a typical unadorned one from the Perth Mint, employing the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark. This represents the wealth and good fortune the Guardian Lions are meant to bring. Both sit on a pile of traditional Chinese currency, distinguished by the rectangular hole through the centere of each one. The fu on the left is clearly the male, the fu on the right holding down a balled-up cub as in the legend. The coin design by Ing Ing Jong takes this approach. Symbolically, the female fu lion protects those dwelling inside (the living soul within), while the male guards the structure. Often depicted facing each other, a male leaning his paw upon an embroidered ball (representing supremacy over the world), and a female restraining a playful cub that is on its back (representing nurture). Usually carved from decorative stone, such as marble and granite or cast in bronze or iron, the cost of these materials restricted the Guardian Lions to wealthy families. Also called Foo Dogs, the winged lions are usually depicted in pairs and have traditionally stood in front of Chinese palaces, tombs and homes. The Double Pixiu 2020 1oz Silver Bullion Coin is protected by a transparent acrylic capsule.Believed to have powerful mythic protective benefits, Chinese Guardian Lions originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism, before spreading throughout Asia. The coin has an authentication feature in the form of a micro-laser engraved letter within the design which is only detectable under a magnifying glass. This coin has a maximum mintage of 50,000. Also included on the obverse are the coin’s weight, purity, denomination and 2020 year-date. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin bears the Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.

As well as a traditional pattern in the background, the reverse includes The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark. The Pixiu is a popular motif in Chinese art and architecture, where it is traditionally portrayed in pairs.ĭepicting two Pixiu sitting on a mound of Chinese coins, this outstanding new bullion coin for investors is struck from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver.

With an insatiable appetite for gold, silver and jewels, its mystical powers are believed to help people attract wealth from all directions.

2020 $1 1oz Silver Bullion Coin - Double Pixiu

Double pixiu silver coin