Chinese mythology associates dragons with the elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Each of these elemental dragons has its own unique characteristics and symbolism. The Lunar Series collection of coins from Perth Mint, available since 1996, offer beautiful coin designs honoring the animals of the Zodiac, including the Chinese dragon. Today, 2024 1 oz Proof Colorized Australian Silver Lunar Dragon Coins are available online from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Available to you inside classic Perth Mint display cases with a themed outer shipper and a Certificate of Authenticity!
• 5^th issue in the Lunar Series III program!
• Colorized, proof specimens!
• Limited issue of only 6,000 coins in individual boxes!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver.
• The face value of $1 (AUD) is fully backed by the Australian government.
• On the obverse is Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
• The reverse field includes a depiction of the Chinese dragon with brilliant colors.
• P125 mint mark celebrates the 125^th anniversary of Perth Mint’s founding.
• Design by Ing Ing Jong.

The dragon is closely associated with the emperor and imperial power. It has been a symbol of the Emperor of China for centuries, and the dragon was a central part of the imperial dragon robe, worn only by the emperor. In the 12-year cycle of the Zodiac, the Chinese dragon appears fifth.

All of these 2024 1 oz Proof Colorized Australian Silver Lunar Dragons are individually packaged in Perth Mint’s classic black displays. Each one has a clear, acrylic lid and arrives in a themed Lunar Series shipper. A Certificate of Authenticity is included with each coin as well.

These proof specimens have frosted designs and lettering that overlay the mirrored background fields of the coin. In addition, these coins have beautiful colorization on the reverse that brings to life the brilliance of the Chinese dragon.

On the obverse of 2024 Proof Colorized Australian Silver Lunar Dragon Coins, you’ll find Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen is shown in right-profile relief wearing the George IV State Diadem in this portrait created in 2015 by Jody Clark.

The reverse side of the 2024 1 oz Proof Colorized Silver Lunar Dragons comes with an image of the Chinese dragon. This depiction shows the head of the dragon in front-facing relief with water flowing from its mouth. The beautiful colorization in the design shows a red-and-orange body for the dragon with dark blue hair on the head and tail. The water flowing from its mouth is a beautiful aqua shade.

Please contact JM Bullion if you have any questions about these 1 oz silver coins. You can call us at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.