Numismatic
2012 Australia 1 oz Gold Lunar Dragon Proof (UHR, Box & COA)
This FMV Gold exclusive High Relief Proof Gold Lunar coin touts an incredibly low mintage of 388 coins worldwide. The design features the traditional Chinese dragon, a “pearl of wisdom” and the Chinese character for “dragon” gracing the reverse.
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Coin highlights
- Contains 1 oz of .9999 fine gold.
- Limited mintage of 388 coins.
- Comes in an oval-shaped display case, featuring a glossy timber-effect lid, presented with a certificate of authenticity.
- High relief design adds unparalleled detail and beauty to this proof coin.
- 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. This coin has a limited mintage making it highly collectible. Add this 1 oz Lunar Ultra High Relief Year of the Dragon gold coin to your cart today! The Perth Mint Lunar Year of the DragonThese 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. The Perth Mint has released multiple series of the Gold Lunar coins, and this 2012 coin is part of Series II of Perth's Lunar Series. The dragon is a symbol depicted in Chinese culture, and also part of the zodiac calendar. The dragon is frequently displayed in pursuit of a flaming pearl, representing wisdom. The Perth MintLocated along the Swan River, The Perth Mint is Australia's oldest operating mint and throughout its rich history, the name has become synonymous with some of the highest standard of bullion and collectible products. Along with the Gold Swan and Silver Swan series, some of The Perth Mint's most well-known coin programs include the Gold Kangaroo and Silver Kangaroo, Koala, Gold Lunar and Silver Lunar and the Silver Kookaburra programs along with a wide variety of specialty bullion releases.
Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Year | 2012 |
| Mint mark | P - Perth |
| Grade | Proof |
| Legal-tender face value | 100 Dollars |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 1.0000 troy oz |
| Purity | .9999 |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Thickness | 5 mm |
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