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

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

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.

Mintunknown Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 1,000
ProducerLPM
Obverse
Samoa / Silver Ounce 2024 Asian Mythical Creatures - Nine Tailed Fox - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin displays the bust of King Charles III, which depicts him bare-headed (uncrowned) and wearing a suit and tie, facing left.

Below the shoulder truncation in tiny letters, the artist's initials DT (for Dan Thorne).

Given that Samoa has been a republic since it gained independence in 1962, it is unclear why the King's effigy is displayed on the coin.

Below the portrait, a small Coat of Arms of Samoa. It consists of a shield, the lower two-thirds of which have five stars representing the constellation of the Southern Cross; the upper third depicts a beach and a coconut palm. The shield is surmounted by a cross with rays radiating from its centre, and is superimposed on two concentric circles representing the world, and an olive branch wreath - as in the United Nations Badge. On a ribbon below, the motto FA'AVAE I LE ATUA SAMOA, meaning "God be the Foundation of Samoa".

Around the rim, face value 2 DOLLARS, and the name of the king, the country and date of issue: · 2024 · CHARLES III · SAMOA ·.

Obverse Inscription 2 DOLLARS · 2024 · CHARLES III · SAMOA ·
Reverse
Samoa / Silver Ounce 2024 Asian Mythical Creatures - Nine Tailed Fox - reverse photo

The reverse design depicts the mythical Nine Tailed Fox, its nine tails spread in a fan shape behind, wearing decorations which are gold-coloured.

Below right, on two lines the name of the coin NINE-TAILED FOX, below which the name of the series Mythical Creatures in The Classic of Mountains and Seas.

Around above left, the precious metal content: Ag 999 1oz (one troy ounce of 99.9% silver).

Reverse Inscription NINE-TAILED FOX Mythical Creatures in The Classic of Mountains and Seas Ag 999 1oz
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: antique, coloured.
Packaging: in protective capsule and presentation box, with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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See also

Coins featuring Asian Mythical Creatures (from various mints) include:
- 1 oz Silver (with coloured version), Nine Tailed Fox, 2023
- 1 oz Silver Antique, Nine Tailed Fox, 2024

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Silver Ounce 2021 Harry Potter 1,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait SAMOA 2021 1 oz Ag 999 5 DOLLARS
Silver Ounce 2021 Harry Potter - Ron Weasley 1,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait SAMOA 2021 1 oz Ag 999 5 DOLLARS
Silver Ounce 2021 Harry Potter - Hermione Granger 1,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait SAMOA 2021 1 oz Ag 999 5 DOLLARS
Silver Ounce 2021 Sesame Street - Cookie Monster 5,000 Coat of Arms of Samoa SAMOA 2021 5 Dollars
Silver Ounce 2022 Year of the Tiger 1,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II 2 DOLLARS SAMOA 2022
Silver Thirty Grams (2022) Lunar Tiger 1,500 Coat of Arms of Samoa SAMOA 5 DOLLARS 30 g Ag 999
Silver Ounce 2022 Sesame Street - Oscar the Grouch 5,000 Coat of Arms of Samoa SAMOA 2022 5 Dollars
Silver Ounce 2022 Two-Face 3,000 Coat of Arms of Samoa SAMOA 2022 5 DOLLARS
Silver Ounce 2022 Haribo Goldbear 5,000 Coat of Arms of Samoa SAMOA 1 oz Ag 999 5 DOLLARS 2022
Silver Ounce 2022 Batman Batarang Shape 25,000 Coat of Arms of Samoa SAMOA 5 DOLLARS 2022 Ag .999 1oz
Silver Ounce 2023 Year of the Rabbit 1,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II 2 DOLLARS SAMOA 2023
Silver Thirty Grams (2023) Lunar Rabbit 1,500 Coat of Arms of Samoa SAMOA 5 DOLLARS 30 g Ag 999
Silver Ounce 2023 Asian Mythical Creatures - Nine Tailed Fox 5,300 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait SAMOA 2023 1 oz Ag 999 2 DOLLARS
Silver Ounce 2023 Transformers - Optimus Prime 1,499 Coat of Arms of Samoa SAMOA 2023 1 oz Ag .999 5 DOLLARS
Silver Ounce 2024 Asian Mythical Creatures - Nine Tailed Fox 1,000 King Charles III - Portrait by Dan Thorne 2 DOLLARS · 2024 · CHARLES III · SAMOA ·
Silver Ounce 2024 Transformers - Ravage 750 Coat of Arms of Samoa SAMOA 2024 5 Dollars 1 oz Ag .999
Silver Ounce 2024 Transformers - Buzzsaw 750 Coat of Arms of Samoa SAMOA 2024 5 Dollars 1 oz Ag .999
Silver Ounce 2024 Batman Batarang Shape 25,000 Coat of Arms of Samoa SAMOA 1 oz Ag 999 2024 5 DOLLARS
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Silver Ounce 2024 Asian Mythical Creatures - Nine Tailed Fox: Details
CountrySamoa
CurrencyTala
Coin TypeSilver Ounce (1 oz)
Issued2024
Effigy / SymbolKing Charles III - Portrait by Dan Thorne
Face Value2 (x Tala)
Total Mintage1,000
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Silver
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size40.0000 mm
Mass31.1000 g
OCC IDQRAP-OBNC-BZGV-OYJD
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