Tuvalu 2024 $5 Chinese Mythical Creatures Dragon & Phoenix 5oz Silver Coloured Antiqued Coin

The dragon and phoenix are often paired to represent the opposing yet complementary forces yin and yang. Said to make up all aspects and phenomena of life, their interaction is believed to maintain balance in the cosmos and everything within it. The coin’s reverse portrays coloured depictions of a dragon and phoenix circling a flame-fringed pearl, a symbol of wisdom. Other motifs within the design include stylised clouds, omens of peace and luck, and a peony, the flower of wealth and honour.