Dragon 1oz Goldcoin rectangular 2023
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, founded in 1899, is a prestigious institution in Western Australia renowned for its excellence in refining precious metals and minting coins. As one of the largest refiners of gold globally, it produces a diverse range of bullion bars and coins, including the popular Lunar Series featuring designs inspired by the Chinese zodiac. With a reputation for quality and innovation, the Perth Mint's products are highly sought after by collectors and investors worldwide, reflecting its commitment to craftsmanship and tradition.
Dragons have a rich history across various cultures, with roots tracing back to ancient civilizations such as Mesopotamia and China. In many cultures, dragons symbolise power, strength, and wisdom. Throughout history, dragons have been featured in myths, legends, and literature, evolving to embody various meanings depending on the context and cultural interpretation.
The Australian Dragon 1oz Gold Coin Rectangular 2023 is a beautiful example of the work of the Perth Mint with the finely detailed dragon displayed on the reverse, each scale on its body skilfully crafted. The background is also highly detailed with a small image of a buddha and a couple of what look like open ‘treasure’ chests. There is also a tiny doorway in the rocks at the top. It is a very intriguing image. The initials WR are inscribed which represent the designer Wade Robinson. The mintmark ‘P’ is also shown to the left.
The obverse displays Jody Clark’s effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. The inscription ‘ELIZABETH II’ with ‘1952-2022’ is displayed in the upper part and ‘AUSTRALIA’ together with ‘1oz 9999 Au’ also above the image. Below it reads ‘100 DOLLARS’ with ‘2023’ at the bottom.
The Australian Dragon 1oz Gold Coin Rectangular 2023 has a gross metric weight of 31.107 grams and contains one troy ounce of gold with a purity of 999.9/1000. The coin measures 41.60 mm in length and 24.60 mm in width, the thickness is 2.40 mm.
The Australian Dragon 1oz Gold Coin Rectangular 2023 is prized for its exquisite design and high purity. It has limited availability with a mintage of only 8888, which adds to its appeal. As a tangible asset that represents a blend of artistic craftsmanship and cultural symbolism the coin has potential for investment whilst also gaining numismatic appreciation.
| 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 | 2023 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 100 AUD |
| Product Length | 41.40 mm |
| Product Width | 24.60 mm |
| Thickness | 2.40 mm |
| Mintage | 8888 |
| Packaging | in Capsule |