The Golden Dragon, particularly the five-clawed version, was strictly reserved for the emperor in imperial China. This exclusivity was so enforced that using this symbol without authorization could result in severe punishment, even death. The number of claws was significant: five for the emperor, four for nobility, and three for commoners. Today, 2024 1/2 oz Colorized Australian Silver Lunar Golden Dragon Coins are available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Comes with an individual capsule!
- 5th year of release for Lunar Series III coins!
- Colorized Golden Dragon design!
- Limited mintage of only 200,000 coins!
- Contains 1/2 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver.
- The face value of $.50 (AUD) is fully backed by the Australian government.
- On the obverse is Queen Elizabeth II.
- The reverse features a Golden Dragon pursuing a flaming pearl.
While the Chinese Zodiac includes a dragon, it’s not specifically golden. However, the Dragon Year is considered particularly auspicious. People born in Dragon years are thought to be confident, intelligent, and naturally charismatic – qualities associated with the Golden Dragon. The years of the Dragon are celebrated with particular enthusiasm.
All 2024 1/2 oz Colorized Australian Silver Lunar Golden Dragon Coins are available here with individual capsules and arrive in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. The coins feature colorized visuals on the reverse side to showcase the brilliance and importance of the Golden Dragon in Chinese culture.
On the obverse of 2024 Colorized Australian Silver Lunar Golden Dragons, you will find an effigy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This was the final effigy of Her Majesty to grace Commonwealth coinage and was created in 2015 by Jody Clark. The design shows the Queen wearing the George IV State Diadem Crown and she is shown here at the age of 89.
The reverse side of 2024 1 oz Colorized Silver Lunar Golden Dragon Coin comes with a depiction of the Golden Dragon. Chinese dragons are commonly depicted as serpent-like beasts with four legs and a forked tongue. This design shows the Golden Dragon with golden scales, turquoise spikes along its back, and a flaming pearl in front of it.
Please contact JM Bullion if you have any questions about buying silver. Our team is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.