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2012 Australia 1 oz Silver White Dragon MS-70 NGC (ANA)

1.0000 troy oz .999 2012 (NGC)

These 1 oz silver coins were struck by The Perth mint in celebration of the Lunar Year of the Dragon! Coins are vibrantly colorized and produced to a mintage of only 5,000. A limited amount of these coins have achieved MS-70 by NCG!

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Contains 1 oz of .999 Fine Silver.
Coins were graded a perfect MS-70 by NGC authenticating and protecting your perfect coin for years to come!
Produced to a limited mintage of no more than 5,000 coins.
NGC encapsulation guarantees and protects your coin.
Obverse: Right-facing profile of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the face value.
Reverse: Features a traditional Chinese dragon, a "pearl of wisdom" and the Chinese character for "dragon."
Sovereign coin backed by the Australian government. Add this beautiful 2012 Australia 1 oz Silver White Dragon graded MS-70 NGC coin your cart today!The Perth Mint's special colorization process produces a striking and beautiful Year of the Dragon Silver coin. These attractive white dragon coins were issued to commemorate the 2012 Philadelphia ANA World's Fair of Money Coin Show.
Lunar Year of the DragonThe 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 12th preceding year are said to be ambitious, successful and charismatic. The Perth Mint Lunar SeriesKnown 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.

Specifications

Country	United Kingdom
Year	2012
Grade	(NGC)
Legal-tender face value	1 Dollar
Metal	Silver
Weight	1.0000 troy oz
Purity	.999
Diameter	45.6 mm
Thickness	2.60 mm

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Year of the Mouse
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
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.

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