The most potent and popular of all the Chinese zodiac signs is the fifth in the twelve-year lunar calendar cycle, the Dragon. Seen as representing strength, wisdom, and good fortune, the dragon has been identified in myth and folklore with rain, floods, and typhoons, and attributed the power to avert catastrophes or to end droughts. Chinese Emperors were traditionally seen as being either descended or reincarnated from dragons and far from being the fire-breathing monsters of Western tradition, these mythical creatures are widely venerated to this day, featured in everything from celebrations and festivals to shrines and temples. A pair of dragons adorn the 2021 10 oz Australian Silver Double Dragon Coin, now available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Comes individually packaged in a plastic capsule!
- Issued in 2021, third release in the Double Dragon series from the Perth Mint!
- Limited mintage of only 888 coins!
- Contains 10 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
- Carries a ten dollar face value as legal Australian tender.
- Obverse field features an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
- Reverse field features a pair of Chinese dragons circling a flaming pearl.
The world-renowned Perth Mint is known for issuing some of the most prized bullion collectibles on the modern market and has made a particularly extraordinary mark on numismatics with a diverse collection of coins that take Chinese myths and symbolism as their subject matter. The distinctive Double Dragon design brought the most famous symbol of traditional Chinese culture into that collection in a particularly spectacular fashion and has seen multiple releases starting in 2019.
The 2021 Australian Silver Double Dragon Coin is the third release in that series, struck in an exclusive original mintage of just 888 pieces that reflects the lucky associations of the number eight in Chinese tradition. It comes individually packaged in a tamper-proof capsule, and ships fully insured against any chance of loss or damage by the JM Bullion team.
The obverse side features Jody Clark’s effigy of the late Queen Elizabeth II, identifying the coin as legal tender. This is accompanied by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” “10oz 9999 Ag,” “2021” and “10 DOLLARS.”
The reverse field features an intricate engraving of two Chinese dragons surrounded by rolling clouds, chasing a single flaming pearl that represents wisdom and enlightenment. It also shows the Pert Mint’s “P” mint mark.
Get in touch with JM Bullion today to learn more when you buy silver. You can call us at 800-276-6508, talk with one of our friendly and knowledgeable team members at our convenient online live chat, or send us an inquiry by e-mail.