The Year of the Dragon comes fifth in the Chinese zodiac cycle, following the Year of the Rabbit and preceding the Year of the Snake. In the Royal Mint’s Shengxiao Series, the Year of the Dragon continues a beloved collection that has offered countless designs for collectors over the last decade. Today, 2024 1/4 oz Proof British Gold Year of the Dragon Coins are available to you online at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Available to you in wooden boxes with a themed shipper and Certificate of Authenticity included!
- Unique Year of the Dragon design!
- Limited issue of only 388 coins in presentation boxes!
- Contains 1/4 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
- The face value of 25 Pound sterling (GBP) is fully backed by the British government.
- On the obverse is a bust of King Charles III.
- The reverse includes a depiction of the Chinese dragon above a wooded river setting.
In ancient China, the dragon was closely associated with the emperor and imperial power. The dragon was considered the ultimate symbol of authority, representing the ruler’s legitimacy and divine right to govern. The emperor’s robe, known as the dragon robe, featured dragon motifs as a sign of his high status.
All 2024 1/4 oz Proof British Gold Year of the Dragon Coins are available with individual packaging. The coins come with wooden display boxes from the Royal Mint that include a Certificate of Authenticity and a themed outer shipper.
On the obverse of the 2024 Proof British Gold Year of the Dragon Coin, you will find an effigy of King Charles III. His Majesty is shown here in left-profile relief in a portrait that lacks a crown. This portrait was created in late 2022 by Martin Jennings.
The reverse side of 2024 1/4 oz Proof Gold Year of the Dragon Coin features a Chinese dragon effigy. This image depicts the Chinese dragon above a river setting. In addition to the animal sign, the Chinese zodiac also has five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Each animal sign is associated with one of these elements, creating a 60-year cycle. So, there are variations like Wood Dragon, Fire Dragon, etc., occurring every 60 years.
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