Appearing among the Chinese constellations, the four mythical guardians are auspicious creatures in oriental culture. Each guards one of the four cardinal directions (north, south, east, west) and is associated with a season (summer, autumn, winter, spring) and one of the ‘five elements’ (wood, fire, earth, metal, water) said to govern change in all things. 

Struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver, each coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. 

The Perth Mint will release no more than 1,000 of the Chinese Myths and Legends Four Guardians Hong 2024 1oz Silver Coloured Coin in Card out of a total mintage of 5,000. 

DESIGN 

Portrayed on the reverse, the four mythical guardians are arranged diagonally on background imagery comprising mountain tops and clouds. 

• Phoenix, symbol of the south, summer, and fire. 

• White Tiger, symbol of the west, autumn, and metal. 

• Tortoise with snake, symbol of the north, winter, and water. 

• Dragon, symbol of the east, spring, and wood. 

Included in the design is the 2024 year-date and a ‘P125’ mintmark signifying The Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary. 

The coin portrays the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III on the obverse. Also included are the coin’s weight, purity, and monetary denomination.