2012 $8 Australian Lunar Year of the Dragon 5oz Silver Proof Coin

2012 $8 Year of the Dragon 5oz Silver Proof Coin - Perth Mint ReleaseAdding to the highly successful Australian Lunar Series II – 2012 Year of the Dragon, The Perth Mint has released a 5oz Silver Proof Coin.The birth dates for people ruled by the Chinese Lunar dragon include, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 and 2012.Those born under the influence of this sign are said to be confident, enterprising, independent, self-assured, brave and passionate.Struck to proof quality from 99.9% pure silver and issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 coins worldwide.The reverse of the coin features a representation of a dragon with a symbolic ‘pearl of wisdom’. The Chinese character for ‘dragon’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Dragon’ appear within the design along with the traditional ‘P’ Perth Mint Mintmark.The coin in housed in a presentation case with custom shipper and Certificate of Authenticity.Denomination : $8Finish : ProofMetal : 99.9% Pure SilverWeight : 155.673gmsDiameter : 65.60mmMintage : 5,000Certificate of Authenticity