Tuvalu 2016 $1 Chinese Ancient Mythical Creatures 1oz Silver High Relief Proof Coin

According to ancient Chinese mythology, the universe was divided into four quadrants marking the beginning and end of the winter and summer solstices, and the autumn and spring equinoxes – ‘Four Celestial Palaces’. Each palace represented by a guardian animal with a corresponding colour, element, and virtue. The coin portrays the four Chinese ancient mythical creatures – The Blue Dragon, The White Tiger, The Red Phoenix and The Black Tortoise, with a yin yang symbol in the centre of the coin. The design includes the inscription CHINES ANCIENT MYTHICAL CREATURES.