The Perth Mint’s Lunar Series II silver bullion coins represent one of the most celebrated collections in modern numismatics. Struck from one ounce of 99.9% pure silver, each coin in the twelve-year series honors a different animal from the Chinese Zodiac, combining investment-grade precious metal content with exceptional artistic craftsmanship. Right now, 2012 1 oz Australian Silver Lunar Dragon Lion Privy Coins are available at JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a protective plastic capsule!
• 5th coin in the Lunar Series II silver collection!
• Honors the Year of the Dragon!
• Unique Lion Privy mark!
• Original mintage of 200,000 coins!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Bears a face value of $1 (AUD) backed by the federal government of Australia.
• Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.
• Lunar dragon design on the reverse.
• Includes a Lion Privy on the reverse.
• Comes with a P mint mark.

Each 2012 1 oz Australian Silver Lunar Dragon Lion Privy Coin comes with a protective plastic capsule. The unique Lion Privy issued on these Silver Lunar Dragons came with a mintage of only 200,000 coins, and the Perth Mint announced a sellout of the coins at the end of 2012.

In the Chinese Zodiac, the Dragon is the only mythical creature among the twelve signs and holds a position of singular prestige and power. Those born in the Year of the Dragon, including 2012, are traditionally considered to be confident, ambitious, and charismatic, blessed with natural leadership qualities and an enterprising spirit. In Chinese culture, the Dragon is a symbol of good fortune, strength, and imperial authority.

For the obverse of 2012 Australian Silver Lunar Dragon Coins, you will find a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty is shown here in the long-running, fourth-generation bust of Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley. This popular effigy shows Her Majesty in right-profile relief with the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara on her head.

In the reverse design of 2012 1 oz Silver Lunar Dragon Coins, the mint features a dynamic and intricately detailed depiction of a Chinese dragon in full flight, rendered with remarkable depth and artistry by the Perth Mint’s skilled engravers. Scales, claws, and flowing whiskers are rendered with remarkable precision, evoking the power and majesty traditionally associated with this revered mythological creature.

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