2024 AUSTRALIAN OPAL LUNAR SERIES 2024 YEAR OF THE DRAGON 1oz OPAL SILVER PROOF COIN
Australian Opal Lunar Series 2024 Year of the Dragon 1oz Silver Proof Coin. With its creative use of opal in the shape of a dragon, this 1oz silver proof coin is a superb memento for those celebrating the 2024 Lunar New Year and everyone born under the influence of the fifth animal of the ancient lunar calendar.
Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar dragon in 2024, 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976 and every 12th preceding year, are said to be brave, intelligent and ambitious.
Struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver in proof quality, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.
The Perth Mint will release no more than 6,000 of the Australian Opal Lunar Series 2024 Year of the Dragon 1oz Silver Proof Coin.
DESIGN
The coin's reverse incorporates a circular panel featuring a sinuous dragon detailed in pure Australian opal. Struck elements include intricate patterning with stylised depictions of hyacinths, said to be lucky flowers for those born in the Year of the Dragon.
The design also includes the inscription 'YEAR OF THE DRAGON' and the Chinese character for 'dragon' together with the 2024 year-date, the coin's weight and purity, and a 'P125' mintmark signifying The Perth Mint's 125th anniversary.
The coin's obverse bears the Jody Clark Memorial Obverse of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II within a stylised pattern with the dates of her reign '1952-2022', and the monetary denomination.
PRESENTATION
The coin is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid. Packaged within an illustrated shipper, each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
KEY FEATURES:
- Proof quality 99.99% pure silver
- Authentic Australian opal design
- Australian legal tender
- Limited mintage - 6,000
- Beautiful presentation packaging
- Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
