Dragon -rectangular- 1oz Gold Coin 2018
Perth Mint
The Perth Mint is one of the world’s most renowned precious metal mints. Founded in 1899 in Perth, Australia, as a branch of the British Royal Mint, it is now owned by the Government of Western Australia. The mint specializes in the production of bullion bars, collector coins, and investment coins made from gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
The Perth Mint is especially well known for its “Australian Kangaroo,” “Koala,” and “Lunar” coin series.
GPSR: The Perth Mint
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The Australian Dragon is the first ever rectangular gold coin from the Perth Mint. The coin is 99.99% pure 24 karat gold and has a limited mintage of just 25,000 pieces. This is yet another brilliant and innovative product from the renowned Perth Mint.
The Perth Mint chose the dragon as the main motif, which is the most powerful mythical creature in Chinese culture.
Product Specifications
This unique new design is only available in the traditional 1 ounce weight. Although the product looks like a gold bar, the legal tender status along with the nominal value of $100 Dollars classifies it as a coin. The same rectangular dragon design is also available in silver.
Weight: 1 troy ounce
Thickness: 2.40 mm
Fineness: .9999/1000
Nominal Value: 100 Dollars
Design
The motif side of the coin depicts the Chinese Lunar dragon with the flaming pearl. In the background are clouds, wind and water. The mint mark “P” is embossed to the right of the dragon.
The value side of the coin depicts the Ian-Rank Broadley portrait of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II. In the background are sun rays that emanate from the center. The inscriptions on the top read “ELIZABETH II” and “AUSTRALIA 1oz 9999 Au”. The nominal value of “100 Dollars” and the date of issue “2018” are inscripted below the motif of the Queen.
Chinese Dragon
Dragons are legendary creatures in Chinese mythology. In Chinese culture, the dragon is a powerful symbol that characterizes strength, wealth and good fortune. Mythical dragons are also said to have power over water, rainfall, typhoons and floods. In Imperial China, the Emperor often used the dragon as a symbol of strength and power.
Product Details
Manufacturer: Perth Mint
Country of origin: Australia
Gold: 99.99%
Alloy: Gold
Size: 1 oz
Scratch resistance: Poor
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Series | Dragon Series |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 31.10 gram |
| Gross Weight | 31.10 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1 oz |
| Year of issue | 2018 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Uncirculated |
| Face value | 100 AUD |
| Product Length | 41.40 mm |
| Product Width | 24.60 mm |
| Thickness | 2.40 mm |
| Mintage | 20000 |
| Packaging | in Capsule |