2024 Australia 2 oz Silver Year of the Dragon Antiqued

• Contains 2 oz of .9999 fine silver.
• The coin is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid decorated with a silver geometric design. The case is packaged in a beautifully illustrated shipper portraying the story of how the rabbit became an animal of the zodiac and is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.
• The shippers of future animals in the Lunar Series III will, when arrayed together, form a diorama depicting the ancient myth of The Great Race, which tells how the zodiac came into being.
• Limited mintage of 1,888 coins.
• 100% sold out at The Perth Mint!
• Obverse: Portrays the Jody Clark Memorial effigy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by her years of reign: 1952-2022, date, face value, silver weight and purity.
• Reverse: Portrays a dragon with water cascading from its mouth, stylized waves and a flaming pearl, a symbol of wisdom. The design's detailed background also shows representations of a village, a pagoda, a river, a "moon" bridge, traditional Chinese boats, mountains and swirling clouds. The Perth Mint’s "P125" mint mark is also featured, signifying the 125th anniversary of The Perth Mint.
• Sovereign coin backed by the Australian government.

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Lunar Year of the Dragon
Perth Mint's Australian Lunar Series III collection continues the rich tradition of minting spectacular bullion coins by portraying animal themes from the Chinese lunar calendar. The reverse design changes each year based on the Chinese lunar calendar, and the 2024 reverse celebrates the Year of the Dragon. Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar dragon in 2024, 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976 and every 12^th preceding year are said to be ambitious, successful and charismatic.

The Perth Mint Lunar Series
Known for their quality and collectibility, The Perth Mint Lunar series is a cornerstone of many precious metals portfolios, and is produced in silver, gold and platinum. The original lunar bullion series, these coins (beginning with the Series I launch in 1996) have become some of the most widely collected around the globe, as demand originated in Asia but spread to Europe and America as investors became exposed to the design and quality. In addition to the annual design change, many investors love that the coins' select mintage limits create the potential for even greater investment return in the form of a numismatic premium appreciation. This series is so popular, the 1 oz Gold and Silver Lunars are now instant sell-outs every year!

The Perth Lunar Series I concluded in 2010, and Series II concluded in 2019. These releases have been tremendously popular worldwide, with each year selling out quickly as investors and collectors claim the coins of all sizes. As each 1 oz silver bullion coin in Series III has been limited to 300,000 coins worldwide, the prolonged popularity is ensured by the high level of collectibility as well as the stellar designs from the reputable Perth Mint.

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• Year of the Ox
• Year of the Tiger
• Year of the Rabbit
• Year of the Dragon
• Year of the Snake
• Year of the Horse
• Year of the Goat
• Year of the Monkey
• Year of the Rooster
• Year of the Dog
• Year of the Pig
  

Perth Mint Commemorative Coins
APMEX carries many stunning silver commemorative coins from The Perth Mint with exciting themes and unique finishes. Experience the animals of The Outback with the Deadly and Dangerous series or travel back in time to your favorite Western with classic John Wayne coins. Our assortment contains a range in sizes from 1/2 gram to 5 oz coins, making these Australian commemorative coins attainable for collectors of all budgets.