Lunar III Dragon 1/2oz Silver Coin 2024
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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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🇦🇺 Lunar III Dragon 2024 – 1/2 oz Silver Coin – A Symbol of Strength in Refined Craftsmanship
The Lunar III Dragon 2024 – 1/2 oz Silver Coin unites mythology, artistry, and the quiet precision of modern minting. As part of the third Lunar series issued by the Perth Mint, it honours the Year of the Dragon, a symbol deeply rooted in Chinese tradition. The dragon is revered as a bearer of strength, wisdom, vitality, and auspicious guidance, and the 2024 edition captures these qualities in a design that is powerful yet harmoniously balanced.
The reverse features the Chinese dragon, its body flowing in dynamic curves across the coin’s surface. Each scale is engraved with remarkable clarity, creating a texture that brings the legendary creature to life. The dragon’s expression conveys a blend of calm authority and focused energy, embodying the essence of this ancient symbol. The surrounding flames accentuate its movement, forming a composition that feels vivid without losing its refined stillness. This portrayal reflects the traditional belief that the dragon bridges the realms of heaven and earth, guiding renewal and positive transformation.
The obverse presents the effigy of King Charles III, crafted with a clear, dignified profile. The inscriptions surrounding the portrait provide a harmonious frame that complements the serene modelling of the royal likeness. The balance between the reserved obverse and the expressive reverse gives the coin a thoughtful visual rhythm.
Struck from 99.9 percent pure silver, the 1/2-oz piece reveals a bright, clean lustre characteristic of high-quality Australian minting. The larger surface, compared to smaller denominations, allows the intricacy of the dragon motif to unfold fully, revealing subtle layers of engraving, light reflections and carefully considered spatial depth.
The Lunar III Dragon 2024 – 1/2 oz Silver Coin is a refined interpretation of a timeless cultural emblem. It captures the spirit of the dragon with clarity and grace, offering a silver expression of renewal, protection and enduring symbolism—crafted for those who appreciate the meeting point of myth, artistry and enduring value.
| Metal | Silver |
| Form | Silver Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Series | Lunar III |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 15.55 gram |
| Gross Weight | 15.55 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/2 oz |
| Year of issue | 2024 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Uncirculated |
| Face value | 0.50 AUD |
| Thickness | 2.30 mm |
| Diameter | 36.60 mm |
| Packaging | in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |
| Large Packaging 2 | 300 per Box |