Australian "Chinese Myths & Legends" Phoenix 1oz Gold Coin 2023
Perth Mint
Founded in 1899 in Perth, Australia. The Perth Mint holds the world record to mint the biggest gold coin with 1012 kg. Globally loved by investors for their high quality and wide range of investment and collectors coins.
The Perth Mint is renowned for its high-quality precious metal products and has a rich history of crafting exquisite coins and bullion that are treasured by collectors and investors worldwide. The Australian Chinese Myths & Legends Phoenix 1oz Gold Coin 2023 is a breathtaking piece that seamlessly combines artistic beauty with cultural heritage.
The reverse of the coin features the majestic Phoenix in flight, surrounded by stylised clouds representing abundance and good fortune. Its tail feathers are exquisitely defined and a flower of the paulownia tree is delicately held in its beak. This tree is said to be the only one on which the phoenix will perch. The phoenix symbolises rebirth, immortality, and renewal, often representing the cyclical nature of life and the ability to rise from the ashes of destruction. It is said to have the head of a pheasant, the beak of a parrot, the body of a mandarin duck, the wings of a swallow and the tail of a peacock. The design includes the Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark and the initials of the artist ‘LB’ for Lucas Bowers.
The coin features the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse, showcasing the Jody Clark effigy along with the dates of her reign. The inscription also includes the weight, purity and monetary denomination of 100 Australian dollars, together with the year of issue. The coin has a reeded edge and is recognised as legal tender in Australia.
The Australian Chinese Myths & Legends Phoenix 1oz Gold Coin 2023 contains 31.10 grams of fine gold with a purity of 999.9/1000. It has a diameter of 32.00 mm and a thickness of 2.50 mm. For added security, the coin includes a micro-laser engraved letter, detectable with a magnifying glass, to prevent counterfeiting. The design is also available as a 1oz fine silver coin.
Limited to a mintage of just 5,000, the Australian Chinese Myths & Legends Phoenix 1oz Gold Coin 2023 is a rare and highly desirable collectible. It offers a magnificent blend of exquisite craftsmanship, mythology and investment appeal.
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Series | Chinese Myths and Legends |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 31.10 gram |
| Gross Weight | 31.10 gram |
| Year of issue | 2023 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Face value | 100 AUD |
| Thickness | 2.50 mm |
| Diameter | 32.0 mm |
| Mintage | 5000 |
| Packaging | in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |
| Large Packaging 2 | 100 per Box |