© Perth Mint
© Perth Mint
5 Dollars - Charles III Fu Lu Shou
2023 year| Silver (.9999) | 155.533 g | 55.9 mm |
| Issuer | Tuvalu |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 AUD = USD 3.38 |
| Currency | Dollar (1976-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 155.533 g |
| Diameter | 55.9 mm |
| Thickness | 7.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#368830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Embodying prosperity, Fu is seen as a treasury official holding a salver of boat-shaped gold ingots known as sycee, used as currency in Imperial China.
Embodying success, Lu is represented as a court mandarin clutching a scroll, symbolising the announcement of a promotion in rank.
Embodying longevity, Shou is depicted as a wise old man with a high forehead who is smiling on happy children, who represent one path to prosperity.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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IJ
Designer: Ing Ing Jong
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Dollars - Charles III (Fu Lu Shou) 2023 coin from Tuvalu is a unique piece that features a rare combination of a monarch's portrait and an ancient Chinese symbol. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of King Charles III, while the reverse side bears the image of the Fu Lu Shou, which represents good fortune, prosperity, and longevity in Chinese culture. This combination of Western and Eastern influences makes the coin a distinctive and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 388 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars - Charles III (Fu Lu Shou) 2023 coin.
