The Perth Mint's Lunar III Series 2024 coin celebrates the Year of the Dragon with a stunning design, highlighting the artistry and quality for which the mint is renowned. The dragon is said to endow those born under its influence with bravery, ambition, intelligence and good fortune.
The reverse of the Lunar III Dragon 1 oz Gold Coin 2024 features Ing Ing Jong’s depiction of the mythical creature surrounded by fog with waves in the background. The ‘P125’ mintmark, to celebrate 125 years of the Perth Mint, is also displayed.
The obverse of the coin features the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial by Jody Clark and includes the face value of the coin of 100 Australian Dollars.
The 24-karat gold coin has a purity of 999.9/1000 and a gross metric weight of 31.10 grams. The Lunar III Dragon Gold Coin 2024 is also available in weights of 2 oz, ½ oz, ¼ oz, 1/10 oz and 1/20 oz in gold, as well as 1 kilo, 5 oz, 2 oz, 1 oz and ½ oz in silver.
The Lunar III Dragon 1 oz Gold Coin 2024 is certainly appealing to collectors, blending exceptional artistry, a captivating narrative and impeccable minting quality. It also presents an intriguing investment prospect.
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Issuer | Perth Mint |
| Series | Lunar III |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 31.10 gram |
| Gross Weight | 31.10 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1 oz |
| Year of issue | 2024 |
| Face value | 100 AUD |
| Thickness | 2.95 mm |
| Diameter | 32.60 mm |
| Mintage | 30000 |
| Packaging | in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |
| Large Packaging 2 | 100 per Box |