Silver Ounce 2024 Asian Mythical Creatures - Nine Tailed Fox, Coin from Samoa - detailed information

The currency of Samoa is the Tālā, the name of which is a transliteration of the English words Dollar; it was introduced in 1967. On coinage sometimes the English word is inscribed, especially on commemorative and bullion coins not intended to circulate within the country.

Samoa has authorised some private mints to issue coins under its jurisdiction, which come in a variety of sizes - including in the popular silver ounce (1 oz silver) format, such as this one.

This coin is the second release in the LPM Exclusive Asian Mythical Creatures series, and - just like the first one - features the Nine Tailed Fox.

The fox spirit (Chinese: 狐狸精) is a mythical fox entity originating from Chinese mythology that is a common motif in East Asian mythology. The nine-tailed fox is the most famous fox spirit.

In Chinese and East Asian folklore, foxes are depicted as spirits possessed of magic powers. These foxes are often depicted as mischievous, usually tricking other people, with the ability to disguise themselves as a beautiful woman. The earliest mention of nine-tailed fox is the Shanhaijing (Classic of Mountains and Seas), compiled from the Warring States period (475 BC - 221 BC) to the Western Han (202 BC - 9 AD; 25 AD - 220 AD) period.

LPM says about this coin:
With its rich historical significance, the nine-tailed fox symbolises the enduring bond between "King Yu" and "Lady Tu Shan," serving as a timeless emblem of love and destiny. As a nod to its mystical nature, the coin's design highlights the fox's spiritual feet and its tail, which radiates with ethereal energy.