Gold Two Ounces 2018 Dragon and Tiger, Coin from Australia - detailed information

The Australian two ounces gold piece (abbreviated as 2 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.

This coin is part of the Perth Mint's Chinese Myths and Legends series, and features the Dragon and Tiger.

The Mint says about it:
"Rich in ancient oriental symbolism, this striking new design depicts a tiger and a dragon chasing a flaming pearl in an intricate representation of the yin-yang symbol.

In feng shui the tiger represents "yin" energy and the dragon "yang". Both creatures, which have for centuries embodied power and good fortune, are therefore considered a perfect match in the ancient Chinese philosophical account of natural balance. The tiger and dragon are frequently depicted in pursuit of the flaming pearl, a metaphor for wisdom and enlightenment.

The depth and detail of the design has been enhanced by its high relief finish. The Perth Mint’s proof quality high relief strike is renowned throughout the world for its stunning clarity and the additional detail it portrays."