Silver Five Ounces 2023 Dragons of the World - Egyptian Dragon, Coin from Fiji - detailed information

Apart from its regular circulating coinage, Fiji has authorised a number of private mints to issue collector coins in precious metals, which are legal tender in the country but are not intended for general circulation. Many of them are in standard bullion sizes - including the large five ounces of silver format (abbreviated as 5oz Ag, where "Ag" comes from the Latin word for silver, Argentum).

This gold coin issued by the Republic of Fiji is part of the second release in a five-coin series dedicated to the Dragons of the World, and features an Egyptian Dragon.

Egyptian Dragons date back to 3000 B.C. when they were sent by the gods to protect the land and underworld. Depicted in various forms throughout history, ranging from serpent-like creatures to winged beasts, the Egyptian Dragon has a unique place in mythology as a symbol of power and strength - sometimes good, sometimes evil. Believed to have magical properties, wicked death dragons were feared by most Egyptians because they devoured the souls of sinners and would cause a fiery inferno that would destroy all, if not thwarted by the Egyptian Kings.

In Egyptian mythology, the Dragon is known as “Apep,” and is often referred to as the “Lord of Chaos.” Apep is depicted as a massive serpent that stretches across the sky and tries to swallow the sun each day. Though generally believed to be the enemy of order and the forces of good, the Dragon was also a symbol of transformation and rebirth, with the power to transform and transcend.

Furthermore, the Egyptian Dragon was also believed to be a guardian of knowledge and wisdom, with access to hidden knowledge and secrets that were unknown to mortals. The Dragon was often depicted as a guardian of temples and tombs, and it was believed to protect the treasures and secrets contained within.