5 oz Antiqued Finished Fu, Lu Shou silver coin minted by the Perth Mint. 

In traditional Chinese culture, Fu, Lu and Shou represent the gods of three auspicious heavenly bodies. Collectively known as Sanxing, or Three Stars, their human forms have been portrayed by artists since the Ming Dynasty in a variety of media, including paintings, stone, porcelain and woodblock prints celebrating New Year. Prominently displayed in many homes, from the Imperial Palace to the peasant’s hut, the figures embody attributes considered essential to personal happiness – prosperity, and longevity.

Embodying prosperity, Fu is represented as a treasury official holding a salver of boat-shaped gold ingots known as sycee, used as currency in Imperial China.

Embodying success, Lu is represented as a court mandarin clutching a scroll, symbolizing the announcement of a promotion in rank.

Embodying longevity, Shou is represented as a wise old man with a high forehead who is smiling on happy children, who represent one path to prosperity. The design includes an intricate background composition comprising many motifs auspicious in Chinese culture, including bats, clouds, peonies, a deer, and a crane. 

This coin is limited to a maximum mintage of 388 and would make an excellent gift!