Skip to product information
1 of 2

The Perth Mint

2024 $1 Australian Lunar Series III Year of the Dragon 1oz Bullion Coin

2024 $1 Australian Lunar Series III Year of the Dragon 1oz Bullion Coin

Regular price $59.95 AUD
Regular price Sale price $59.95 AUD
Sale Sold out
Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

2024 $1 Australian Lunar Series III Year of the Dragon 1oz Silver Bullion Coin.

Celebrating the fifth animal in the zodiac, this 1oz silver bullion coin is an impressive tribute to the Chinese lunar Year of the Dragon.

The dragon commands the highest respect in Chinese culture. For thousands of years, it was associated with the emperor and his descendants, symbolising wisdom, enlightenment, and benevolence. The dragon is also one of the 12 animals featured in the ancient lunar calendar. Those born under the sign of the lunar dragon in 2024, 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976 and every 12th preceding year, are said to be ambitious, successful and charismatic.

Struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver, each coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.The Perth Mint will release no more than 300,000 of the Australian Lunar Series III Year of the Dragon 2024 Year of the Dragon 1oz Silver Bullion Coins in capsule.

The coin's reverse features a dragon with water cascading from its mouth, stylised waves, and a flaming pearl, a symbol of wisdom.

Included in the design is the Chinese character for 'dragon' the inscription 'Year of the Dragon 2024' and a 'P125" mintmark signifying the Perth Mint's 125th anniversary.

The coin bears the Jody Clark Memorial Obverse of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II supplemented with the dates of her reign '1952 -2022', as well as the weight, fineness and monetary denomination.

Denomination :   $1

Quality :             Bullion

Metal :               99.9% Pure Silver

Weight :            31.107 gms

Diameter :         40.90 mm

Mintage :           300,000

Certificate of Authenticity : Perth Mint Issue

View full details