Lunar II Dragon 1/4oz 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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The Lunar II Dragon is the fifth animal in the Chinese Lunar Calendar. The Dragon is one of the most powerful mythical creatures in the Chinese Zodiac and symbolizes fortune and prosperity.
The birth years for those born under the rule of the Dragon are 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 and 2012.
Product Highlights
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The 2012 Lunar II Dragon ¼ oz gold coin has a purity of 99.99% gold and a declared mintage of 18,620 coins.
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The front side design shows a Dragon with four legs moving toward the “Pearl of Wisdom”. The Chinese character for Dragon along with the inscription “Year of the Dragon” can be seen below the motif.
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The reverse side shows the right side portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The engravings include “Elizabeth II”, “Australia”, “25 Dollars”, “2012” and “¼ 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: 22.5 mm
Purity: 99.99% Gold
Fine Weight: 1/4 ounce
Nominal Value: 25 Dollars
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Series | Lunar II |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 7.78 gram |
| Gross Weight | 7.78 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/4 oz |
| Year of issue | 2012 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 25 AUD |
| Thickness | 1.90 mm |
| Diameter | 22.60 mm |
| Mintage | 18620 |
| Packaging | single in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |
| Large Packaging 2 | 100 per box |