Gold Ounce 2025 Chinese Myths and Legends - Four Guardians, Coin from Australia - detailed information

The obverse of the coin displays the bust of King Charles III, which depicts him bare-headed (uncrowned) and wearing a suit and tie, facing left.

Below the shoulder truncation in tiny letters, the artist's initials DT (for Dan Thorne).

Around, the monarch's legend and the face value of the coin: CHARLES III AUSTRALIA · 100 DOLLARS ·.

The coin portrays the four mythical guardians, arranged diagonally, set amongst a stunning backdrop of mountain tops and clouds. From top left:
- the Phoenix, symbol of the south, summer, and fire;
- the Tiger, symbol of the west, autumn, and metal;
- the Tortoise with snake, symbol of the north, winter, and water;
- the Dragon, symbol of the east, spring, and wood.

The Perth Mint’s P mint mark is below left. Near the rim on the right, the designer's initials WR, for Wade Robinson.

Below left, the date of issue 2025.

Gold content (Troy oz): 1.000
Finish: bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated).
Packaging: in a protective acrylic capsule.
Perth Mint SKU: 25V14AAX.
Release date: 17 February 2025.
Release price: AU$ 4,789.54.

The coin incorporates an authentication feature on the reverse. In the form of a micro-laser engraved letter, it is only detectable under a magnifying glass.