Lunar III Dragon 5oz Silver Coin 2024
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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 Lunar III Dragon 5oz Silver Coin 2024 is a standout piece in the Perth Mint’s Lunar Series III collection. Celebrating the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, this coin features an impressive design that captures the majestic and revered dragon, a symbol of power, courage and good fortune in Chinese culture.
The reverse of the coin showcases a Chinese mythical dragon amidst stylised waves and mist, symbolising its mastery over the elements. The design, created by renowned artist Ing Ing Jong, also includes the Chinese character for ‘dragon’ the inscription ‘DRAGON 2024’ and the ‘P125’ mintmark, commemorating The Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary.
The obverse features the Jody Clark Memorial portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by the dates of her reign ‘1952-2022’ along with the coin’s weight, purity and monetary denomination. The coin is legal tender in Australia with a face value of eight dollars.
The Lunar III Dragon 5oz Silver Coin 2024 is minted from five troy ounces of fine silver with a purity of 999.9/1000 and has a metric fine weight of 155.52 grams. It measures 60.60 mm in diameter and has a thickness of 7.20 mm. It is also available in weights of 10 kilos, 1 kilo, 1oz and ½ oz in silver and the gold version, with a different reverse design, is available in weights of 2oz, 1oz, ½ oz, ¼ oz and 1/10 oz.
The Lunar III Dragon 5oz Silver Coin 2024 represents a blend of artistic beauty and inherent worth. With its potential for increasing numismatic value, it is highly desirable among collectors and investors seeking to enrich their portfolios with items of lasting significance and cultural importance.
Metal | Silver |
Form | Silver Coin |
Country of Origin | Australia |
Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
Series | Lunar III |
Purity | 999.9/1000 |
Fineweight | 155.52 gram |
Gross Weight | 155.52 gram |
Denomination (oz) | 5 oz |
Year of issue | 2024 |
Grade | Brilliant |
Condition | Uncirculated |
Face value | 8 AUD |
Thickness | 7.20 mm |
Diameter | 60.60 mm |
Packaging | in Capsule |
Large Packaging 2 | 50 per box |