The Pixiu is a mythological creature with the head of a dragon and the body of a lion. We are excited to release this new coin featuring an ancient Chinese symbol of fortune, happiness and wealth, the double pixiu. Well worth a good look, this is a fine addition to the Perth Mints selection of Asian culture themed numismatics and bullion. The Double Pixiu range is exclusively distributed by Hong kong dealer LPM, and should be available to purchase in a few hours time. Those two issues are presnted in nice wooden boxes, as you would expect given the higher prices. The proof versions are also struck to a high-relief and weigh in at 2oz each, both in gold and silver. The 1oz silver bullion coin has a 50,000 mintage and is supplied encapsulated. The obverse is a typical unadorned one from the Perth Mint, employing the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark.
This represents the wealth and good fortune the Guardian Lions are meant to bring. Both sit on a pile of traditional Chinese currency, distinguished by the rectangular hole through the centere of each one. The fu on the left is clearly the male, the fu on the right holding down a balled-up cub as in the legend. The coin design by Ing Ing Jong takes this approach. Symbolically, the female fu lion protects those dwelling inside (the living soul within), while the male guards the structure. Often depicted facing each other, a male leaning his paw upon an embroidered ball (representing supremacy over the world), and a female restraining a playful cub that is on its back (representing nurture). Usually carved from decorative stone, such as marble and granite or cast in bronze or iron, the cost of these materials restricted the Guardian Lions to wealthy families. Also called Foo Dogs, the winged lions are usually depicted in pairs and have traditionally stood in front of Chinese palaces, tombs and homes. The one with two antlers is the female of the species and is called a " Bìxié" and the one with one antler is the male of the species and is called a " Tiān lù".Believed to have powerful mythic protective benefits, Chinese Guardian Lions originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism, before spreading throughout Asia. The physical difference is seen by their antlers. There are two different types of Pixiu, a male and a female. Because of this, according to Chinese zodiac, it is especially helpful for those who are going through a bad year. Therefore, traditionally to the Chinese, Pixiu have always been regarded as auspicious creatures that possessed mystical powers capable of drawing Cai Qi (財氣 wealth) from all directions. It is said to have a voracious appetite towards only gold, silver and jewels. Pixiu is an earth and sea variation, particularly an influential and auspicious creature for wealth. Pixiu ( 貔貅 píxiū P'i-hsiu), is a Chinese mythical hybrid creature, commonly (but incorrectly) referred to in the West by the Greek word "chimera", and considered a powerful protector of practitioners of Feng Shui.
The female is essentially identical, but has a cub under the left paw, representing the cycle of life. The lions are always presented in pairs, a manifestation of yin and yang, the female representing yin and the male yang.The male lion has its right front paw on a type of cloth ball simply called an " embroidered ball" (绣球 xiù qiú), which is sometimes carved with a geometric pattern. Typically made of stone, they are also known as stone lionsor shishi. Chinese or Imperial guardian lions are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament. I think those look like Chinese guardian lions, not Pixiu? Pixius don't come with balls under their paws, but they do have antlers and wings.
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