The 1 troy ounce silver Year of the Dragon coin was minted in 2024 by the Perth Mint and the fifth release of the Lunar III series. The coin has proof quality, comes in its original packaging along with the certificate of authenticity and has a worldwide mintage of 7.500 pieces.
This 1 troy ounce silver Year of the Dragon coin is the fifth issue of the Lunar III series. Produced by the Perth Mint, this series refers to the 12 animals representative of the Chinese lunar calendar.
The year 2024 belongs to the dragon in Chinese mythology. The dragon is a majestic beast that inhabits rivers, lakes and oceans. In addition, the beast roams the skies. In Chinese mythology, the dragon belongs to the years: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 and 2024.
The 1 troy ounce silver Year of the Dragon coin from the Lunar III series has a proof quality. This is the highest attainable quality possible for coins. The coin comes in its original packaging along with the certificate of authenticity. Only 7.500 coins were made worldwide from this issue.
The obverse depicts a Chinese dragon. Also on the obverse are the inscriptions P125 - the mint mark of The Perth Mint, DRAGON - the name of the coin and 2024 - the year of issue.
The reverse shows the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. Around it are the inscriptions AUSTRALIA - the country of issue, 1 DOLLAR - the face value, 1oz 9999 Ag - the weight and purity of the coin and ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 - the Queen's name along with the years of her reign.