2 troy ounce silver coin Zhuge Liang

2 troy ounce silver coin Zhuge Liang

This 2 troy ounce silver coin from Zhuge Liang is the first in the series of "famous Chinese fighters". This coin is struck in 99.9% pure silver and weighs 2 troy ounces (62.22 grams). Only 555 made worldwide.

Zhuge Liang lived between the years 181 and 234. He was a Chinese politician, military strategist, writer, engineer, and inventor. Zhuge Liang is the most experienced strategist of his time. Zhuge Liang was nicknamed "Fulong" which means sleeping dragon. He got this nickname because he lived very separately. Zhuge Liang is often depicted wearing a Taoist robe and a hand fan made from crane springs.

Zhuge is a Chinese two-character composite family name. His name - even his last name alone - has become synonymous with loyalty, intelligence, and strategy in Chinese culture.

Design silver Zhuge Liang coin

Zhuge Liang is depicted on the obverse of the coin. He has a golden weapon in his hand and the majestic dragon behind him. On the right is the inscription: "諸葛亮" - the name of Zhuge Liang in ideograms.

On the reverse of the coin is the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and "ELIZABETH II" - the name of the Queen. In addition, the country of issue Niue Islands and year of issue 2020 are on it. Finally, at the bottom of this side, the face value of the 5 Dollar coin is stated.