Tuvalu 2022 RAINBOW IMPERIAL DRAGON $2 2 Oz Silver High Relief Antiqued FULL OGP
 
Only 888 coins was mint!
 
Tuvalu 2022 Rainbow Imperial Dragon Chasing Flaming Pearl of Wisdom $2 2 Troy Ounce Pure Silver Ultra High Relief Antiqued Medallic Rimless Proof Antique Finish Piedfort with Color

Get the Rainbow Imperial Dragon before it sells out and the price skyrockets! This dramatic, special edition, 2 troy ounce pure silver beauty depicts a golden Chinese imperial dragon chasing the flaming pearl of wisdom, struck in ultra high, medallic relief on this rimless, antique finish proof piedfort (double thick coin)!
 
There are no legends on the obverse, to further enhance the beauty and heighten the drama of the Rainbow Imperial Dragon vignette!
 
The reverse features Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, in crowned profile facing right. This portrait, featuring Her Majesty wearing a tiara and pearl earrings, was executed by the sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. The legend QUEEN ELIZABETH II, the date and the denomination also appear. The legend 2 OZ 9999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity.
 
Packaging
The coin is housed inside a handsome blackish taupe leatherette, clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and satin, and protected by a full-color outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included.

In traditional Chinese culture, the dragon is revered as a divine creature and potent symbol of power, strength, wealth and good fortune. It is often portrayed chasing a flaming pearl, which is a metaphor for wisdom and enlightenment. The glistening gem is traditionally illustrated swirling through cloud and mist, to represent the elusive nature of these qualities. Imperial dragons are typically shown with their eyes wide open and their mouths gaping, as they endeavor to capture the elusive treasure. The pearl gemstone is inscribed with the Chinese character for "dragon". The design also includes symbolic clouds, said to be created by dragon's breath.

The vibrant, rainbow coloration tells us this is a rare imperial dragon. The hues are deep and rich, representing all the colors of the rainbow: reds, oranges, yellows and golds transition to greens, blues, indigos and violets.  The curving, sinuous dragon's body twists to form a figure eight, an extremely lucky number in the east. There are no legends on the obverse, to further enhance the beauty and heighten the drama of the Rainbow Imperial Dragon vignette. This extraordinarily low mintage coin will undoubtedly sell out, and quickly.

This pure silver gem is struck in ultra high, medallic relief on an extra-thick planchet (it is a piedfort) with an antiqued finish. Between the extremely popular Chinese motifs, beautiful design and limited mintage, heed our advice—stock up on these stunning, 2 troy ounce, pure silver coins while you can!

Because of the desirability of the dragon theme, the medallic, rimless ultra high relief format, the beefy two full troy ounces of pure silver, the antique finish, the gorgeous coloration, the hefty 5.86 mm thickness—to say nothing of the tiny mintage of just 888—a rapid sell-out at the Mint is expected!

The coin depicts an exquisitely detailed golden imperial dragon with its serpentine body twisted in the shape of a figure eight, an auspicious number in the Orient. The legendary creature is surrounded by clouds and is chasing a flaming pearl, which is also rendered in vivid color. The mystical object is inscribed with the Chinese character for "dragon". There are no legends on the obverse, to further enhance the beauty and heighten the drama of the Golden Imperial Dragon scene as it chases the flaming pearl of wisdom.

In keeping with its ancient themes, each coin has been individually antiqued by hand to give it an unique finish conveying the surface abrasions of an aged artefact. As a result of this treatment, the appearance of each coin of the extremely limited mintage may vary. The Perth Mint will release no more than 888 of the Golden Imperial Dragon 2 Troy Ounce Pure Silver Antiqued Coins. This number (888) is considered extremely lucky, as the Chinese word for "eight" sounds similar the Chinese character which means good fortune, wealth, or money.