2024 $1 Year of the Dragon Quadrant 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Four-Coin Set

2024 $1 Year of the Dragon Quadrant 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Four-Coin Set.

The Quadrant Dragon set consists of four coins that each comprise one quarter of a circle. When arranged together the coins form a circle with a square in the centre reminiscent of the first currency of the Chinese empire. These 'ban liang' coins were first case during the Qin Dynasty around 200BCE.

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 1,500 of the Year of the Dragon Quadrant 2024 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Four-Coin Sets.

The top coin's reverse features Ao Shun, the Black Dragon, a pagoda-topped mountain, and representations of clouds that are repeated throughout the artistry. The right-sided coin's reverse features a Ao Guang, a rocky waterfall, and a moon bridge spanning the upper reach of a river.

On the left-sided coin, the reverse features Ao Run, the White Dragon, trees and forked lightning. The bottom coin's reverse features the main channel.

Each coin's reverse includes The Perth Mint's 'P' Mintmark.

The obverse of each coin bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II supplemented with the dates of her reign '1952 -2022', as well as the weight, fineness and monetary denomination.

Each coin is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid decorated with a silver geometric pattern.

The case is packaged in a beautifully illustrated shipper  and is accompanied by  Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Denomination :   $1 x 4

Quality :             Proof Colour

Metal :               99.9% Pure Silver

Weight :            31.107 gms

Diameter :         52.28 x 31.60 mm

Mintage :           1,500

Certificate of Authenticity : Perth Mint Numbered Certificate of Authenticity