Item: Perth Mint Lunar Series II 2012Year of the Dragon Silver Proof 1oz Coin

Issue Mint: The Perth Mint

Legal Tender: Australian $1

Mintage: 5,000

Release Date: 6 September 2011

Material: 1 Troy oz 99.9% Silver

Condition: Brand New in original issue condition. Each individual is housed in a stylish red and black presentation case and themed shipper, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Issue Price: $112.50

Theme Background

These magnificent silver coins celebrate the auspicious Year of the Dragon, the fifth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. As well as appealing to proof coin collectors, these superb releases are perfect for people born in the Year of the Dragon – 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 and 2012. Those born under the influence of this sign are said to be confident, enterprising, independent, self-assured, brave and passionate.

Struck from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, no more than 5,000 1oz coins will be released. The coins are issued as Australian legal tender.

DESIGN
Each coin’s reverse depicts a dragon with a representation of a pearl. The Chinese character for ‘dragon’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Dragon’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark. The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2012 year-date and the monetary denomination are shown on the obverse of each coin.

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