Lunar II Dragon 1/2oz Gold Coin 2012
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.
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2012 is the “Year of the Dragon” and the fifth release in the Lunar II gold coin series from the renowned Perth Mint. The series consists of 12 editions, with each year depicting one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac.
Product Highlights
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The 2012 Lunar II Dragon ½ oz gold coin has a fineness of .9999 gold and a declared mintage of 19,370 coins.
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The Dragon is the fifth animal in the Lunar Calendar and one of the most powerful mythical creatures in Chinese culture.
Design
The motif side side of the coin depicts a four legged Dragon and the “Pearl of Wisdom”. In Chinese culture Dragons are often shown with pearls. The Chinese character for Dragon and the phrase “Year of the Dragon” are inscripted below the motif. The letter “P” is engraved on the right outer edge and represents the Perth Mint.
The value side depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II wearing a royal diadem. The engravings around the outer edge are “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “50 DOLLARS”, “2012” and “½ oz 9999 GOLD”
Product Details
Manufacturer: Perth Mint
Country of Origin: Australia
Series Name: Lunar II “Year of the Dragon”
Year of Issue: 2012
Diameter: 30.1 mm
Purity: 99.99% Gold
Fine Weight: 1/2 ounce
Nominal Value: 50 Dollars
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Series | Lunar II |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 15.55 gram |
| Gross Weight | 15.55 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/2 oz |
| Year of issue | 2012 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 50 AUD |
| Thickness | 2.50 mm |
| Diameter | 30.60 mm |
| Mintage | 19370 |
| Packaging | single in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |
| Large Packaging 2 | 100 per box |