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Coin Highlights:
- Contains 1/10 oz of .9999 pure Gold.
- Housed in a protective plastic capsule.
- Declared mintage of 33,059 coins.
- Obverse: The Ian Rank-Broadley likeness of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II along with the purity and monetary denomination.
- Reverse: Depicts a traditional Chinese dragon, a long, scaled, serpentine creature with four legs, and a "pearl of wisdom." The Chinese character for "dragon" and the inscription "Year of the Dragon" also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional "P" mint mark.
- Sovereign coin backed by the Australian government.
Protect your 1/10 oz Gold Dragon coin in style by adding this wooden display box to your order.
This coin has a limited mintage, making it highly collectible. Add this 1/10 oz Lunar Year of the Dragon Gold coin to your cart today!
These superb releases are perfect for people born in "Dragon" years – 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 and 2012 – who are regarded as confident, enterprising, independent, self-assured, brave and passionate.
Product Specifications
- Product ID: 63860
- Year: 2012
- Grade: Brilliant Unc
- Grade Service: None
- Denomination: 15 Dollars
- Mint Mark: P - Perth
- Metal Content: 0.1 troy oz
- Purity: .9999
- Thickness: 2 mm
- Diameter: 18.6 mm
The Gold Perth Lunar Series II features a different animal every year, starting with the mouse in 2008 followed by the ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. The obverse features the profile of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as captured by Raphael Maklouf. Although the Silver Perth Lunar Series II has also been released each year since 2008, the Gold and Silver editions feature different designs on the reverse.
The Lunar Series is based on the ancient 12-year Chinese lunar calendar, which dates back to 2,600 B.C. The Lunar Calendar is steeped in tradition and symbolism. Based on the appearance of the moon, the Lunar Calendar associates a different animal with each year in the 12-year cycle. These animals are said to have a profound influence on the personalities of people born under their rule.
The Perth Mint was established in 1899, two years before the federation of Australia in 1901. Initially, the mint was established to refine the large amounts of Gold coming in from deposits in Western Australia including Coolgardie, Kalgoorlie and Murchison. The mint also produced Gold sovereigns and half sovereigns to be circulated throughout Britain. Although Australia became an independent nation in 1901, the Perth Mint remained under the purview of the British crown until 1970. Following a 1987 State Act of Parliament, Gold Corporation, a company entirely owned by the Government of Western Australia, was established and mandated to operate the Perth Mint to market their Gold, Silver and Platinum Australian coins overseas.
The Perth Mint is also known for its outstanding quality and industry-leading creations. In 1957, the mint produced a 13 oz proof “plate” of .999999 fine Gold, the highest purity ever achieved. In 2011, they created the world’s largest, heaviest and most valuable Gold coin, containing .9999 fine Gold and weighing 2,231 pounds, that was worth $53.5 million (AUD) at the time of minting.
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100% of reviewers recommend this product
Posted By:StackRanger
From:Miami, FL
Date:Aug 27, 2020
This coin makes me feel lucky to own it. The dragon has great detail for such a small coin. The premium was high when I bought it but now the coin became worth even more. Definitely looking to get another one.
- Pros
- Attractive Design
- Collectible (lower mintage)
- Easy to Sell
- Mint Condition
- Recognized Brand
- Bottom Line
- Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Posted By:Michael
From:IA
Date:Jul 27, 2012
Ordering seemed to have some unnecessary steps. The coin arrived sooner than expected. The quality is fantastic! A very striking reverse proof finish. There seems to be a tiny amount of wiggle room in the plastic holder. Overall, a great product for starting gold investment. Plus, it's roughly 12% over spot price, compared to some silver coins are almost double spot price.
- Bottom Line
- Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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