2024 $1 Australian Lunar Series III Red Dragon 2024 Year of the Dragon 1oz Silver Coloured Coin in Card

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2024 $1 Australian Lunar Series III Red Dragon Year of the Dragon 1oz Silver Coloured Coin on Card

Mintage 5000 in individual packaging

The dragon commands the highest respect in Chinese culture. For thousands of years, it was associated with the emperor and his descendants, symbolising wisdom, enlightenment, and benevolence. The dragon is also one of the 12 animals featured in the ancient lunar calendar. Those born under the sign of the lunar dragon in 2024, 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, and every 12th preceding year, are said to be ambitious, successful, and charismatic.

The coin’s reverse portrays a coloured Chinese dragon 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.

The coin is presented in a stylised presentation card which features a fold-out stand for upright display.