🧧2023 Perth Mint Fu Lu Shou – 5oz Silver Antiqued Coloured Coin
5oz Pure Silver | Rimless Antiqued Finish | Vibrant Fu, Lu, Shou Deities | Limited to 388
This magnificent 2023 Fu Lu Shou 5oz Silver Antiqued Coloured Coin celebrates three of the most revered deities in Chinese culture: Fu (Prosperity), Lu (Success), and Shou (Longevity).
Struck from 5oz of 99.99% pure silver, this rimless masterpiece blends bold colour, rich symbolism, and a traditional antiqued finish, making it one of the standout Perth Mint releases of 2023.
With a worldwide mintage of only 388, it is exceptionally scarce and highly collectible.
✨ Key Features
🪙 5oz of 99.99% pure silver
🎨 Boldly coloured Fu, Lu & Shou deities
🌫️ Deep antiqued finish for dramatic effect
⭕ Rimless design enhancing artwork
👑 Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse
🧧 Auspicious mintage — 388 only
📦 Premium display case + illustrated shipper
🧾 Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
🧧 The Generous Gods
For centuries, Fu, Lu, and Shou have been honoured in Chinese tradition as the bringers of happiness and good fortune. Each deity represents a key pillar of a blessed life:
⭐ Fu — Prosperity
Appears as a treasury official holding a tray of gold sycee ingots.
⭐ Lu — Success
Portrayed as a dignified court mandarin with a scroll announcing promotion.
⭐ Shou — Longevity
Depicted as a wise, smiling elder accompanied by joyful children.
These figures have been revered in Chinese artwork since the Ming Dynasty, symbolising blessings, harmony, and fortune.
🎨 Coloured Artwork & Auspicious Motifs
The reverse showcases vibrant coloured depictions of all three deities surrounded by intricate cultural elements:
• Bats (good fortune)
• Clouds (heavenly blessings)
• Peonies (wealth & beauty)
• Lingzhi mushrooms (health & longevity)
• Deer & crane (symbols of long life)
The design includes the Perth Mint “P” mintmark and the coin’s year, weight, and purity.
👑 Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse
The obverse bears the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse by Ian Rank-Broadley with her reign dates, alongside the denomination and silver specifications.
📋 Specifications
Specification | Details
Country of Issue | Australia
Year of Issue | 2023
Metal | Silver (.9999)
Weight | 5 oz
Finish | Antiqued + Coloured
Quality | Rimless
Mintage | 388
Legal Tender | Australia
Packaging | Display Case + Illustrated Shipper + COA
🎁 A Blessing-Inspired Collectible
Combining cultural significance, rich symbolism, and exquisite Perth Mint craftsmanship, the 2023 Fu Lu Shou 5oz Silver Antiqued Coin stands out as one of the most meaningful premium releases of the year.
🧧 Add blessings of prosperity, success, and longevity to your collection today.
