Gold Ten Ounces 2020 The Jewelled Tiger, Coin from Australia - detailed information

The Australian ten ounces gold piece (abbreviated as 10 oz and designated with Au for "gold") is a bullion coin format. Uniquely, in Australia there are two mints authorised to strike legal tender: the Royal Australian Mint (which also makes the country's circulating coinage) and the Perth Mint which only makes collector and bullion coins, as well as other bullion products.

Both mints endeavour to create coins with attractive designs, and to introduce new designs and themes often, in order to raise the numismatic value of the coins over the value of previous metal used.

The Jewelled Tiger 2020 10oz Gold Proof Coin by the Perth Mint is part of a series of jewelled collector coins dedicated to Chinese culture and features a tiger - the symbol of courage, nobility and strength.

The Mint says about the coin:
"The Jewelled Tiger is a numismatic masterpiece honouring one of the most powerful animals in oriental culture. Featuring a magnificent three-dimensional representation of the beast known as the "king of the mountain", The Jewelled Tiger is a priceless treasure struck from 10oz of pure gold. The tiger’s body is crafted from 18-carat rose gold and meticulously pavé-set with approximately 3-carats of specifically selected, intense to vivid colour Argyle pink diamonds. Two emeralds from Colombia's legendary Muzo mines feature as the tigers eye.

Native to China’s mountainous regions, the tiger is considered a lucky animal and has been held in awe for centuries. Believed to ward off evil, it is a symbol of bravery, power, strength and ambition. The pattern on the forehead of a tiger is very similar to the Chinese character for "king" hence it has become known as the ruler of all beasts and king of the mountains.

The coin’s reverse design is rendered In the style of literati painting, with the tiger depicted ascending a rocky outcrop with stylised mountains and foliage in the background. Also included is the Chinese character for tiger, the inscription "JEWELLED TIGER" and The Perth Mint’s traditional "P" mintmark."