Silver Two Ounces 2022 Chinese Mythical Creatures - White Tiger, Coin from Tuvalu - detailed information

The Tuvaluan Dollar is the currency of Tuvalu - a small nation in the Pacific Ocean. Tuvalu has never had banknotes of its own, and has been issuing coins since 1976; these circulate together with coins of the Australian Dollar, which is also legal tender in the country, and to which the Tuvaluan Dollar is pegged.

The Australian Perth Mint issues a large variety of non-circulating legal tender coins under the authority of Tuvalu. Some of these are in the silver two-ounce format (abbreviated as 2 oz). Strictly speaking, they are not bullion as they are priced at a premium and are targeted at collectors who appreciate them for their artistic merit and collectable value and not just for their precious metal content.

The Mint says about this coin:
This extraordinary coin from the Chinese Mythical Creatures series was struck by the Perth Mint from two ounces of 99.99% pure silver and features a white tiger surrounded by Asian maple trees, with their famous red coloured leaves. A mountain range can be seen in the background. The design also includes the Chinese character for "Tiger".

According to Chinese mythology, the white tiger is considered one of the four legendary creatures guarding the heavens. Legendary stories say that he will appear when the emperor rules with unimpeachable goodness and morality, or when peace reigns in the world.

The antique finish gives each coin an individual look. The texture of the surface is reminiscent of an antique artefact, which further emphasises the uniqueness of the coin.