2024 1/20 oz Perth Mint Gold Lunar Dragon Coin - Series III
- Description
The Lunar Series III is a broad collection with several coin sizes in platinum, silver, and gold. The Lunar Series is a traditional collection from the Perth Mint that comprises of twelve coins, progressively released each year as the Chinese Astrological Signs interchange.
Coin Highlights
- Contains 1/20 oz of .9999 fine gold;
- Bullion coin with reeded edges;
- 5th strike of the Lunar Series III;
- Produced by the Australian Perth Mint;
- Holds an AUD 5 and legal tender status;
- Queen Elizabeth II’s effigy is on the obverse;
- Dragon reverse design.
The Design
The Dragon featured on the coin has a twisted body, sharp claws, and a long tail, surrounded by waves and fog. The reverse design also features the creature’s Chinese symbol, “DRAGON 2024,” and “P125,” representing the Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary.
The obverse brings Jody Clark’s crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. Besides the Queen’s name, “ELIZABETH II,” on top, Her Majesty’s reigning period is engraved as “1952-2022,” and “AUSTRALIA,” complete the upper inscriptions.
2024 is the Year of Dragon. The Dragon is the fifth zodiac sign and the only mythical creature. Therefore, 2024 is expected to be magical and bring good fortune and prosperity.
As the Chinese Astrological Signs cycle lasts twelve years, previous Years of the Dragon correspond to 2012, 2000, 1988, and so on.