5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Fu Lu Shou) 2021 front 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Fu Lu Shou) 2021 back
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Fu Lu Shou) 2021 photo
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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Fu Lu Shou

2021 year
Silver (.9999) 155.533 g 55.9 mm
Description
Issuer
Tuvalu
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2021
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
References
Numista
N#277483
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Fu, Lu and Shou surrounding a yin yang symbol.

• Fu, the embodiment of prosperity, is represented as a learned man holding a baby. The artistry, including peonies, a symbol of wealth, is accompanied by the Chinese character for ‘Fu’.
• Lu, the embodiment of success, is represented as a mandarin. The artistry, including a ruyi, his ceremonial sceptre, and a boat-shaped gold ingot known as a syce, is accompanied by the Chinese character for ‘Lu’.
• Shou, the embodiment of longevity, is shown as a wise old man with a high forehead. The artistry, including his crooked staff and the peach of immortality, is accompanied by the Chinese character for ‘Shou’.

Lettering: NM

Designer: Natasha Muhl

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Fu Lu Shou) 2021 coin from Tuvalu is that it features a unique design that combines traditional Tuvaluan motifs with Chinese cultural elements. The coin's reverse side depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by three symbols of good fortune and prosperity in Chinese culture: the Fu (bat), Lu (deer), and Shou (peach). This design represents the fusion of Eastern and Western cultures and is a distinctive feature of this coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
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