2025 1 oz Australia Perth Mint Chinese Myths and Legends – Double Phoenix Vivid Coloured .9999 Silver Coin (In Card)

The 2025 1 oz Australia Perth Mint Chinese Myths and Legends – Double Phoenix Vivid Coloured Silver Coin brings to life one of the most cherished motifs in Chinese culture. Struck in .9999 fine silver and enhanced with vivid, full-colour artistry, this Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) release celebrates the harmony, balance and enduring unity symbolized by the legendary pairing of Luan and Feng—two mythical phoenix-like birds known collectively as the Double Phoenix. Their presence together represents a timeless proverb meaning “Good things come in pairs,” making this coin both a cultural treasure and a powerful emblem of good fortune.

This 2025 release continues the Perth Mint’s prestigious Chinese Myths and Legends program, showcasing iconic mythological creatures through intricate illustration and world-class minting techniques. With a global mintage of 5,000 coins, and only 1,000 produced in the carded version, this edition is among the most exclusive entries in the series. Each coin is delivered in protective, vividly designed presentation card packaging, preserving its detail while highlighting its artistic beauty.

Coin Highlights

• 1 oz of .9999 fine silver
• Brilliant Uncirculated with vivid colourized artwork
• Only 5,000 coins minted worldwide
• Only 1,000 issued in presentation card format
• Obverse: Dan Thorne effigy of King Charles III
• Reverse: Double Phoenix design with colour, cloud motifs, double happiness symbol, year-date & “P” mintmark
• Packaged in a protective colourized display card
• Part of the Chinese Myths and Legends series

Harmony, Happiness & Timeless Symbolism

The phoenix, or fenghuang, has long been revered in Chinese mythology as a creature of grace, virtue and heavenly blessing. When paired with the luanniao—its symbolic spouse—the motif becomes a representation of unity in marriage, prosperity and the blending of yin and yang. Together, these two elegant birds symbolize balance, lasting love and the arrival of auspicious fortune.

The Perth Mint’s 2025 interpretation embraces these storied associations, capturing the Double Phoenix in vivid colour with meticulous attention to detail. It is a beautiful fusion of cultural storytelling and modern numismatic artistry.

Exquisite Perth Mint Design

The reverse showcases two crested birds in vibrant colour, positioned gracefully among swirling cloud patterns. Their affectionate posture evokes the harmony and deep connection traditionally associated with Luan and Feng. Integrating cultural design elements, the artwork also features:

• The double happiness symbol, representing marital joy
• The 2025 year-date
• The Perth Mint’s signature “P” mintmark

The obverse displays the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, consistent with the Perth Mint’s updated portrait effigy standard across 2024–2025 releases. This side also includes the coin’s purity, weight and monetary denomination.

Exceptional Craftsmanship & Colour Application

Struck from 1 troy ounce of 99.99% pure silver, this BU coin demonstrates the Perth Mint’s mastery in combining traditional minting with advanced colouring techniques. The application of vivid colour elevates the design, enriching the feathers, texture and fluidity of the artwork. Each detail—from the crest of the phoenix to the delicately implied movement of clouds—is enhanced to create a visually striking piece worthy of premium display.

Limited Mintage & Collectibility

With a maximum total mintage of only 5,000, and just 1,000 coins issued in the presentation card format, this Double Phoenix release is one of the most limited offerings in the Chinese Myths and Legends lineup. The rarity of the carded version, combined with the cultural importance of the phoenix motif, ensures strong collector interest across global markets.

Collectors of Asian-inspired numismatics, Perth Mint special issues, and limited-mintage colourized silver will find this 2025 Double Phoenix an essential addition.