Perth Mint: Lunar III - Year of the Dragon 1/4 oz Gold 2024
The Perth Mint bullion coin: Lunar III - Year of the Dragon 1/4 oz Gold 2024 is the fifth release in the Lunar III series. The previous coins in the series were the Year of the Mouse 2020, the Year of the Buffalo 2021 and the Year of the Tiger 2022, Year of the Rabbit 2023. The lunar series refers to the 12 animals that represent the Chinese lunar calendar. The Year of the Dragon 2024 belongs to the dragon and, in Chinese mythology, is a majestic beast that inhabits rivers, lakes and oceans and roams the sky. The Chinese zodiac sign of the dragon falls in the years: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 and 2024. All Lunar III coins are extremely popular with investors and collectors alike every year, and the design of the values is prepared with the utmost care and precision by world-renowned designers. It is worth remembering that the products that are part of the lunar collection are an excellent investment of capital, due to the investment value increasing from year to year.
The coin was struck from gold of Au.9999 sample, weighing 1/4 troy ounce and having a diameter of 20.6 mm. The renowned precious metals producer, The Perth Mint, is responsible for issuing the coin. The coin is guaranteed by the Australian Government as to the legality and origin of the metal, as well as being full legal tender in the issuing country. The specimen features a micro-engraved lettering security feature on the reverse side.
The obverse of the Year of the Dragon coin is decorated with the likeness of Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA". In addition, the obverse side features information on the face value, weight and mintage.
Rewers depict a Chinese dragon. The reverse also features the Chinese dragon mark, the inscription 'DRAGON 2024' and the letter 'P', the mint mark of The Perth Mint.