The Rectangle Dragon 1 troy ounce gold coin is issued by the Perth Mint as the 2021 edition. The coin is struck in 1 troy ounce of 99.99% fine gold and is, as the name already gives away, dedicated to the Chinese dragon. In Chinese culture, the dragon is worshipped and symbolizes power, strength, wealth, and luck. On top of this, it is believed in China that dragons are the rulers of the water and weather. The Rectangle Dragon has a unique shape, a rectangle, and its dimensions are 41.6 x 24.6 mm. In Australia, the Rectangle Dragon is considered a legal tender and, therefore, has a face value of 100 dollars.
The obverse of the Rectangle Dragon coin features an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Run rays can be seen around this. The year of issue, weight, and fineness can also be read. The Rectangle Dragon coin is dedicated to the Chinese Dragon and, therefore, there is a beautiful image depicted on the reverse of the coin. The dragon looks mighty, just as Chinese culture sees it.
The Rectangular Dragon coin bar is dedicated to the Chinese Dragon and that is why there is a beautiful image of a dragon on the obverse. The dragon looks mighty, just as Chinese culture sees it.
On the reverse is the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the value of the coin bar, 100 Australian Dollars.
The Chinese dragon is seen as a sign of good luck. He is one of the celestial animals and, according to the Chinese, even the founder of the imperial family. The dragons themselves are born from an egg as a water snake, after which he evolves into a dragon. The Chinese dragon has magical powers and is seen as a god of water. All water sources have their own 'dragon god.'