Silver Ounce 2021 Diwali Medallion, Coin from Australia - detailed information

The medallion’s obverse features a "rangoli" inspired pattern comprising diya (lamps) and lotus flower motifs, with two flowers in the middle.

There is no inscription.

The medallion’s reverse portrays a gilded in 24-carat image of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity - with coins dropping into a bowl before her, and Ganesh - the elephant headed god of good fortune. Some elements, including the deities’ ornate headdresses and neckpieces, are plated with gold.

Below, the inscription reads happy diwali. Around above right, the precious metal content 1oz 9999 SILVER (one troy ounce of 99.99% silver).

The design also includes the Perth Mint’s P mint mark on the left. The designer's initials SR (for Sean Rogers) are on the elephant god's belt.

Silver content (Troy oz): 1.000
Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated.
Packaging: the medallion is housed in a contemporary latex case which comes in a beautifully illustrated shipper, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Perth Mint SKU: 21L61AAA
Issued: 2021
Issue price: AU$ 105.00, US$ 69.12

In many places the medallion is listed under Tuvalu, because earlier issues in the series were coins which are legal tender in Tuvalu.

Coins and medals issued by the Perth Mint to celebrate Diwali include:
- 1 g Gold, Happy Diwali, Tuvalu 2018
- 1 oz Silver Coloured, Happy Diwali, Tuvalu 2017
- 1 oz Silver Coloured, Happy Diwali, Tuvalu 2018
- 1 oz Silver Coloured Diwali Medallion, 2019
- 1 oz Silver Coloured Diwali Medallion, 2020
- 1 oz Silver Coloured Diwali Medallion, 2021
- 1 oz Silver Gilded Diwali Medallion, 2022
- $1 Coloured, Happy Diwali, Tuvalu 2017
- $1 Coloured, Happy Diwali, Tuvalu 2018