The 2 troy ounce gold Australian Lunar III Year of the Dragon coin celebrates the fifth animal of the lunar zodiac. The coin contains 62.206 grams of 99.99% pure gold.
This 2 troy ounce gold Australian Lunar III Year of the Dragon celebrates the fifth animal of the lunar zodiac. Minted in 2024 by The Perth Mint, the coin contains 62.206 grams of 99.99% pure gold.
The year 2024 belongs to the dragon, one of the 12 animals of the Chinese lunar calendar. Within Chinese mythology, the dragon is a majestic beast that inhabits rivers, lakes and oceans. In addition, the animal roams the skies.
The Lunar series is available in both gold and silver. The series is enormously popular among investors and collectors. The design is composed with the greatest care and precision by world-renowned designers.
In its country of origin - Australia - the coin has a face value of $200. The coin has a diameter of 40.90 millimeters and a thickness of 3.80 millimeters.
The obverse of the coin features a Chinese dragon. Around it you can see the inscriptions DRAGON - the name of the series, 2024 - the year of issue, P125 - the mint mark of The Perth Mint celebrating the 125th anniversary of The Perth Mint.
The reverse side of the coin features the effigy Queen Elizabeth II. Around it you will see the inscriptions AUSTRALIA - the country of issue, 200 DOLLARS - the face value of the coin, 2oz 9999 Au - the weight, purity and metal type, ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 - the Queen's name along with the years of her reign.