The Chinese dragon is the most significant creature in Chinese history, culture, mythology, and the Zodiac. While there is not a specific set of characteristics tied to a Lilac, or purple, dragon, there is a connection between certain colors and the dragon at large. Right now, 2024 1/2 oz Colorized Australian Silver Lunar Lilac Dragon Coins are available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives inside an acrylic capsule!
- 5th year of issue in the Lunar Series III program!
- Colorized specimens!
- Limited mintage of only 200,000 coins!
- Contains 1/2 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver in BU condition.
- Bears a face value of $.50 (AUD) backed by the federal government of Australia.
- The obverse features Queen Elizabeth II.
- On the reverse is a Lilac Dragon with colorized elements.
Each 2024 1/2 oz Colorized Australian Silver Lunar Lilac Dragon Coin is available here in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and comes with an acrylic capsule for delivery. The Lilac Dragon is one of eight colorized Chinese dragon designs available from Perth Mint on 1/2 oz silver coins.
In Chinese culture, purple (紫, zǐ) is a color of nobility and spiritual significance. It’s associated with divinity, immortality, and high status. While not traditionally linked to dragons, purple’s regal connotations could theoretically complement the dragon’s imperial associations if applied in a modern context.
The obverse of the 2024 Colorized Australian Silver Lunar Lilac Dragon comes with a depiction of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen is shown here at the age of 89 wearing the George IV State Diadem. This 2015 design from Jody Clark is the sixth and final bust of the Queen to feature on Australian coins.
On the reverse side of 2024 1/2 oz Colorized Silver Lunar Lilac Dragon Coins is a depiction of a Chinese dragon. The idea of purple dragons is more likely to be found in Western-inspired or fusion fantasy that draws on Chinese elements. This could be seen as a creative blend of Western color symbolism (where purple often represents magic or royalty) with Chinese dragon lore, resulting in new, and hybrid mythological creatures.
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