The 1 kilo silver Lunar coin 2024 is the largest coin from the Lunar 2024 collection of The Perth Mint. This silver coin has a diameter of no less than 10.9 cm and contains a very detailed subject of a dragon.
The 1 kilo silver Lunar Series III Year of the Dragon coin is the largest release of the Lunar series. The coin displays the fifth animal of the Zodiac: the dragon.
Each animal of the Zodiac is said to bestow its dominant traits on those born during its reign. The dragon - the fifth animal - represents courage, ambition, intelligence and luck to those born in 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, and 2024.
The obverse shows an impressive Chinese mythical dragon and the reverse shows the Queen Memorial design of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin is issued in Australia and represents a nominal value of 30 dollars here.
The obverse features an impressive Chinese mythical dragon with stylized waves and mist. The Chinese word for 'dragon' is at the centre of the design. You will also see the inscriptions DRAGON - the name of the coin, 2024 - the year of issue, and P125 - a special mintmark of The Perth Mint.
The reverse shows the Queen Memorial design of Queen Elizabeth II. Surrounding it are the inscriptions 1952 – 2022 – the years of her reign, AUSTRALIA – the country of issue, 30 DOLLARS – the nominal value of the coin, 1kg 9999 Ag – the weight, purity and metal type, and ELIZABETH II – the queen’s name.