Diwali is the ancient Hindu ‘festival of lights’. Celebrated by millions of people in India and all around the world, the five-day festival represents the triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. The annual event marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year in October or November, with the date changing in accordance with the Hindu lunar calendar.
Rituals practiced during Diwali include cleaning and decorating homes with oil lamps called diyas, family feasts, gift-giving, fireworks and sweets are other long-established customs. Participants also pay homage to Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and the elephant headed Ganesha, the god of good fortune.
The Diwali 1oz Silver Gilded Medallion is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver and has an unlimited mintage.
Design
Gilded in fine gold, the medallion’s reverse portrays a representation of Lakshmi sitting on a lotus flower, the symbol of enlightenment, with coins emerging from the palm of her hand. Holding lotus flowers, the deity is surrounded by a pattern of floral motifs and radiating lines. Also included in the design is the inscription ‘happy diwali’, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, and the medallion’s weight and fineness.
The medallion’s gilded obverse features a representation of Ganesha sitting on a cushion while being attended by a mouse, one of his traditional mounts, who offers sweets as a symbol of generosity. Holding a goad and a lotus, the deity is surrounded by a pattern of floral motifs and radiating lines. Also included in the design is the inscription ‘happy diwali’.
Key features:
- 99.99% pure silver
- Gilded in 24-carat gold
- Lakshmi & Ganesha design
- Special Diwali gift idea
Ordering Process
- Place an order by locking in the price online or over the phone.
- Pay via EFT or BPAY and email receipt (instructions provided).
- Receive a notification when your order is ready to collect (most new items take circa 7 to 10 days to arrive in office).
- Collect with ID or arrange a storage option within Guardian Vaults. You can arrange a storage solution from anywhere in the world with our ‘Key Registered’ storage program.
Delivery
Delivery to a residential address is currently unavailable.
Storage
Bullion storage options are available without limitation and up to any weight desirable. Guardian Vaults and Guardian Gold have the largest private vaulting facilities in Australia, with all of our sizes and prices available on our Storage Page.
- Bullion purchases over $10,000 qualify for 50% off any safe deposit box first year lease fee.
- Bullion purchases over $50,000 qualify for 50% off all safe sizes first year lease fee.
- More on bullion storage packages here.
