Australian "Chinese Myths & Legends" Dragon 1oz Gold Coin 2022
Perth Mint
Founded in 1899 in Perth, Australia. The Perth Mint holds the world record to mint the biggest gold coin with 1012 kg. Globally loved by investors for their high quality and wide range of investment and collectors coins.
The Perth Mint has a long and illustrious history, originally founded as a branch of the British Royal Mint to refine gold discovered in Western Australia's goldfields during the late 19th century gold rush. It has embraced innovative technologies to ensure the quality and authenticity of its products, maintaining its reputation as a trusted provider of precious metals worldwide.
Produced by the Perth Mint, the Chinese Myths and Legends Collection continues to captivate collectors. The Dragon 1oz Gold Coin 2022 is a limited edition of 5,000 coins annually and remains highly sought after.
The reverse of the coin was designed by Natasha Muhl and displays the Chinese dragon, revered as a symbol of abundance and good fortune, showcasing its serpentine form, eagle-like talons, and horned head holding a pearl. The design includes clouds in the background, symbolising the celestial realm, adding to the coins mythical essence.
To provide extra assurance, the coin includes a security feature of a micro-laser engraved letter. Visible under magnification, this feature is specifically engineered to greatly enhance the coin's resistance to counterfeiting.
The obverse of the coin displays a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark. The purity and weight is shown in the legend together with the face value as the coin is legal tender in Australia.
The Australian Chinese Myths and Legends Dragon 1oz Gold Coin 2022 contains 1 troy ounce of fine gold with a purity of 999.9/1000. It has a gross metric weight of 31.107 grams and denomination of 100 Australian Dollars. It has a diameter of max 32.50 mm and a thickness of 2.50 mm.
The Australian Chinese Myths and Legends Dragon 1oz Gold Coin 2022 stands as a stunning tribute to the revered symbolism and intricate mythology surrounding the Chinese dragon, encapsulating both cultural richness and numismatic excellence.
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Series | Chinese Myths and Legends |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 31.10 gram |
| Gross Weight | 31.10 gram |
| Year of issue | 2022 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Face value | 100 AUD |
| Thickness | 2.50 mm |
| Diameter | 32.0 mm |
| Mintage | 5000 |
| Packaging | in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |
| Large Packaging 2 | 100 per Box |