5$ Fu Lu Shou

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 various media, including paintings, stone, porcelain, and woodblock prints celebrating the New Year. Prominently displayed in many homes, from the Imperial Palace to the peasant’s hut, these figures embody attributes considered essential to personal happiness—prosperity, success, and longevity.

The coin features coloured images of Fu, Lu, and Shou surrounding a yin-yang symbol.

• Fu, embodying prosperity, is depicted as a learned man holding a baby. The artistry includes peonies, a symbol of wealth, and the Chinese character for 'Fu'.
• Lu, embodying success, is portrayed as a mandarin. The artistry includes a ruyi, his ceremonial scepter, a boat-shaped gold ingot known as a syce, and the Chinese character for 'Lu'.
• Shou, embodying longevity, is represented as a wise old man with a high forehead. The artistry includes his crooked staff, the peach of immortality, and the Chinese character for 'Shou'.
• The detailed reverse includes an intricate background composition comprising many motifs auspicious in Chinese culture, including bats, clouds, gourds, deer, and cranes.

The obverse of the coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the monetary denomination, the weight and fineness, and the 2021 year-date.

No more than 388 of the 2021 Fu Lu Shou 5oz Silver Coloured Antiqued Coin will be released.