2024 Australia 5 oz Silver Lunar Dragon BU (Colorized, SIII)
$225.80
- Description
Welcome to the stunning world of silver coins! These exceptional pieces are designed to commemorate the Year of the Dragon in 2024 and make up the fifth installment in Perth's Lunar Series III. This particular coin is adorned with vibrant colors that truly bring the design to life, and only 2,500 coins have been minted worldwide - making it a truly special addition to any collection.
A landmark coin series of the highest regard, the Perth Lunars package beautiful designs, limited mintages and universal appeal all in one program.
Coin Highlights:
- Contains 5 oz of .9999 fine silver.
- Limited mintage of 2,500 coins worldwide.
- Comes in a protective plastic capsule.
- Obverse: Portrays the Jody Clark likeness of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, her years of reign: 1952-2022, the date, face value, silver weight and purity.
- Reverse: Portrays a colorized design of a dragon with water cascading from its mouth with a flaming pearl in the background. Also included in the design is the Chinese character for "dragon," the inscription "DRAGON 2024" and The Perth Mint's "P 125" mint mark, which celebrates the 125th anniversary of The Perth Mint.
- Sovereign coin backed by the Australian government.
Perth Mint's Australian Lunar Series III collection continues the rich tradition of minting spectacular bullion coins by portraying animal themes from the Chinese lunar calendar. The reverse design changes each year based on the Chinese lunar calendar, and the 2024 reverse celebrates the Year of the Dragon. Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar dragon in 2024, 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976 and every 12th preceding year are said to be ambitious, successful and charismatic.