2024 Australia Opal Lunar Series Year of the Dragon 1 oz Silver Proof Coin

From our prestigious Australian Opal Lunar Series, this 2024 Year of the Dragon coin features a spectacular centrepiece crafted from authentic Australian opal.

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.

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.

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.• Authentic Australian opal design.

• Proof quality 99.99% pure silver
• Authentic Australian opal design
• Australian legal tender
• Limited mintage – 6,000
• Beautiful presentation packaging
• Numbered certificate of authenticity
• Previous releases sold out