The Phoenix coin is a beautiful coin with an antique finish. The Chinese phoenix is also called “the immortal king of all birds” and is rich in symbolism. It was believed that the phoenix only appeared in times of peace and prosperity. Also, the phoenix embodies the values of virtue, compassion, trust. The Phoenix coin has a diameter of 40.5 mm and a limited mintage of 1,000 pieces. On top of that, the Phoenix coin is considered a legal tender in Tuvalu with a value of 2 dollars.
The obverse of the Phoenix coin depicts Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in combination with the nominal value of 2 dollars, material, and weight. The reverse of the Phoenix coin features a detailed depiction of a phoenix. Clouds can be seen behind the phoenix and a flower is depicted at the bottom of the coin with the Chinese symbol for phoenix on it.
The phoenix is a mythical animal rich in symbolism. It was believed by the Greeks, among others, that phoenixes are capable of rising from their own ashes. Also, it was believed that phoenixes only appeared during times of peace and prosperity. In Chinese culture, the phoenix represents the female gender in the world.