2024 $1 Year of the Dragon Rotating Charm 1oz Silver Antiqued Coin

2024 $1 Year of the Dragon Rotating Charm 1oz Silver Antiqued Coin.

This 1oz silver antiqued coin is an excitingly innovative release featuring  central gold-plated rotating charm in the shape of the fifth animal in the ancient Chinese lunar calendar, the Dragon.

Ambitious, successful, and charismatic, the dragon is said to bestow many positive characteristics on people born during its years of influence - including 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, and 2024.

Struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver the coin is issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 3,000 of the Year of the Rabbit Rotating Charm 2023 1oz Silver Antiqued coins.

The reverse incorporates a rotating gold-plated sterling silver bead resembling the form of a Dragon. It is surrounded by representations of serpentine-shaped dragon, stylized clouds, and a flaming pearl, a symbol of wisdom. As well as The Perth Mint's 'P' Mintmark, the reverse also includes the coin's weight and fineness.

Each coin's obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II supplemented by the dates of her reign '1952-2022' appears on the obverse with the coin's monetary denomination and the 2024 year-date.

Each coin has been individually 'antiqued' to give it a unique finish conveying the surface abrasions of an ancient artefact. As a result of this treatment, the appearance of each coin will vary.

Each coin is housed in a grey display case, with stylised shipper and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

Denomination :               $1 (TVD)

Quality :                         Antiqued Silver

Metal :                           99.9% Pure Silver

Weight :                         31.107 gms

Diameter :                      40.60 mm

Mintage :                        3,000

Certificate of Authenticity : Perth Mint Certificate of Authenticity