According to Chinese culture when five bats are depicted together it is said to be a visual representation of the Five Blessings which include longevity wealth health virtue and a peaceful death. A popular design often seen on Chinese charms is that of five bats surrounding the character for ‘fu’ meaning prosperity together with a border of peach motifs symbolising longevity and immortality and peonies representing royalty virtue wealth and honour.

Struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver this release will have a limited mintage of 10 000.