Portraying 2012's design from the Australian lunar silver coin series II, this coin celebrates the dragon, the fifth of the twelve animals associated with the ancient Chinese lunar calendar.
Sydney ANDA coin show special
The dragon on the coin is pad printed in blue, one of the nine colours featured on the famous nine dragon wall in China. Issued at ANDA Sydney in 2012, the coin is truck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99% pure silver in specimen quality.
Stunning dragon reverse design
The reverse of the coin depicts a blue dragon with a representation of a pearl. The colour blue is deeply significant, representing the healing element of water, prosperity, eternity and peace. The Chinese character for 'dragon' and the inscription YEAR OF THE DRAGON also appear in the design with The Perth mint's traditional 'P' mintmark.
Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin's obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2012 year-date. No more than 5,000 of these ANDA Sydney coin show specials were released.
Stylish presentation and numbered certificate
Each coin is housed in a presentation box and illustrated shipper featuring the logo of the Australasian Numismatic Dealers' Association (ANDA), the professional body representing individuals and businesses that deal in coins and banknotes throughout Australasia, alongside the dates of the Sydney show. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.
Key features:
- 99.9% pure silver
- Stunning dragon reverse design
- Australian legal tender
- ANDA coin show packaging
