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© Perth Mint
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Chinese New Year
2019 year| Silver (.9999) | 31.107 g | 40.6 mm |
| Issuer | Tuvalu |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.67 |
| Currency | Dollar (1976-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.107 g |
| Diameter | 40.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3.21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#188507 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
A depiction of a flaming pearl. Dragons are often portrayed pursuing this metaphor for wisdom and enlightenment in fine art, and the imagery is recreated in the popular Chinese New Year dragon dances. The design also includes the Chinese characters for ‘Happy New Year’ on a stylised banner and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.
Lettering:
P
新
年
快
乐
NM
Engraver: Natasha Muhl
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This beautifully coloured silver coin celebrates Chinese New Year, one of the most important celebrations for Chinese people across the globe. A time for families to reunite and honour deities and ancestors, Chinese New Year traditions celebrate auspicious symbols of wealth, good fortune and success such as the revered dragon. Chinese New Year dragon dances usher in good fortune with colourful and energetic performances that recreate traditional imagery, including the dragon chasing a flaming ‘pearl of enlightenment’.Interesting fact
The 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Chinese New Year) 2019 coin from Tuvalu is unique in that it features a special design that celebrates the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. The coin's design features a colorful image of a dragon, which is a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Chinese culture. This coin is a rare and beautiful collector's item that combines the rich history of Tuvalu with the cultural significance of the Chinese New Year.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 P | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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