The Lunar Series coins from Perth Mint are among the most popular in the precious metals industry right now. Introduced in 1996, the series is still going strong in the 21^st century, offering investors gold, silver, and platinum coins for purchase. Today, 2012 1 oz Australian Lunar Dragon Gold Coins are available to you online in perfect condition at JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Available to you in NGC protective plastic slabs!
• 5^th year in the Lunar Series II program!
• Limited availability of certified perfect coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• The face value of $100 (AUD) is fully backed by the Australian government.
• Graded Mint State 70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• Early Release specimens.
• On the obverse is Queen Elizabeth II.
• The reverse features a Chinese dragon.

Featured fifth in the Zodiac and all lunar-themed coin collections, the Chinese Dragon is one of the most revered animals in Chinese culture and mythology. The dragon is a popular symbol of divine power and was often adopted by former emperors as a sign of their personal power to rule.

All of these 2012 1 oz Australian Lunar Dragon Gold Coins are available to you in perfect condition. Mint State 70 coins have full, original mint luster and no detractions. As Early Release coins, each one was received for grading within 30 days of its original release from the Perth Mint.

On the obverse of 2012 Australian Lunar Dragon Gold Coins is a bust of Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty is shown here in right-profile relief with the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. This bust was created in 1998 by Ian Rank-Broadley.

The reverse side of the 2012 1 oz Lunar Dragon Gold Coin comes with a depiction of the Chinese Dragon. Commonly depicted as a serpent, the dragon is shown here slithering across the design field as it pursues the flaming pearl.

Please contact JM Bullion if you have any questions about gold coins for sale. You can call us at 800-276-6508, chat with us live online, or email us directly.