Minted by The Perth Mint in 2024, the ½ troy ounce Australian Lunar Series III Year of the Dragon depicts the fifth animal of the Lunar Zodiac. The coin contains 15.55 grams of 99.99% fine silver and has a special mint mark - P125 - symbolizing The Perth Mint's 125th anniversary.
This ½ troy ounce silver Australian Lunar Series III Year of the Dragon coin is the latest issue of the Lunar Series III. Minted in 2024 by The Perth Mint, the coin contains 15.55 grams of 99.99% pure silver.
The obverse shows a dragon. In Chinese mythology, the dragon bestows courage, ambition, intelligence and luck on those born in the years 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 and 2024. The reverse shows the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial design.
The coin has a diameter of 32.6 mm and a thickness of 2.9 mm. In the country of issue, Australia, the coin represents a face value of 50 cents.
The obverse shows a Chinese mythical dragon. Included in the design is the Chinese word for "dragon" and the inscriptions DRAGON - the name of the coin, 2024 - the year of issue and P125 - the special mint mark celebrating the 125th anniversary of The Perth Mint.
The reverse side shows the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial design. Around it you will see the inscriptions AUSTRALIA - the country of issue, 50 CENTS - the face value in the country of issue, 1/2oz 9999 Ag - the weight, purity and metal type and ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 - the Queen's name along with the years of her reign.