Australian Lunar Series III 2024 Year of the Dragon 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin

The Coin Company is proud to present Australian Lunar Series III 2024 Year of the Dragon 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin, produced by the Perth Mint. 

According to Chinese tradition, the emperor ordered a great race between all the animals on Earth to determine who should occupy 12 positions on the lunar calendar. To complete the course, each animal had to cross a fast-flowing river. While leading the race, the noble dragon stopped to make rain for the people, ultimately reaching the opposite bank in fifth place.

The coin’s reverse portrays a coloured representation of a dragon with water cascading from its mouth, stylised waves, and a flaming pearl, a symbol of wisdom. Included in the design is the Chinese character for ‘dragon’, the inscription ‘DRAGON 2024’ and a ‘P125’ mintmark signifying The Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary.

The coin bears the Jody Clark Memorial Obverse of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II supplemented with the dates of her reign ‘1952-2022’, as well as the weight and fineness, and the monetary denomination. 

Australian Lunar Series III 2024 Year of the Dragon 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin has a limited mintage of 7,500 coins.