2015 $1 Chinese Lion Dance 1oz Silver Proof Coin

2015 $1 Chinese Lion Dance 1oz Silver Proof Coin.The Chinese lion dance is a form of traditional dance in Chinese culture dating back to the Han Dynasty (205 BCE to 220 CE) in China.The dance is performed during Chinese New Year and other traditional, cultural and religious festivals and is thought to bring good luck and fortune.Struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 of the 2015 Chinese Lion Dance 1oz Silver Proof Coin.The reverse of the coin features a coloured representation of the Chinese lion dance, with a firecracker and two lanterns in the background.The design also features the Chinese character for ‘prosperity’ and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ Mintmark.Each coin is housed in a beautifully illustrated card.Denomination :         $1Quality :                   ProofMetal :                     99.9% Pure SilverWeight :                   31.135 gmsDiameter :                40.60 mmMintage :                  5,000Certificate of Authenticity : The Perth Mint Official CardAdvertising Date :      25th November 2014Release Date :           25th November 2014