2013 $1 Dragons of Legend - European Green Dragon 1oz Silver Proof Coin

2013 $1 Dragons of Legend - European Green Dragon 1oz Silver Proof Coin

Focusing on five dragons from different mythologies, this beautiful series showcases these amazing mythical creatures.

This coin program will raise a sum of $25,000 as charity funds for UNICEF-Australia. 

Struck by The Perth Mint to proof quality, this coin is issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu. According to European legend and folklore, the green dragon is a serpentine creature that is thought to have live in a cave or underground lair.

The green dragon is believed to be an extremely powerful creature, with huge wings, scales, and a long, spiked tail.

The European dragon has been represented as both good and evil.

Many modern stories depict dragons as being very intelligent creatures that can talk.

They are often associated with, and sometimes in control of, powerful magic.In some cases the dragon is thought to be an advisor and friend to humankind. 

The coin’s reverse portrays a dramatic coloured portrait of a European Green Dragon.

Housed in a Perth Mint standard shape black presentation case and full colour illustrated shipped accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Denomination :         $1

Quality :                   Proof

Metal :                     Silver

Weight :                   31.135 gms

Diameter :                40.60 mm

Mintage :                  5,000

Certificate of Authenticity : Numbered Certificate of Authenticity