DRAGON 2022

1oz SILVER PROOF RECTANGULAR COIN

The Perth Mint is excited to release this 1oz silver proof coin featuring the Chinese dragon in a unique rectangular format.

KEY FEATURES:

• Proof quality 99.99% pure silver
• Australian legal tender
• Limited mintage – 3,888
• Presentation packaging
• Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

• Item Code              22M32AAA
• Barcode                 9327025049151
• Maximum Mintage 3,888
• Release Date         16 August 2022

Depicted as serpentine-shaped creatures with piercing eyes, horns, whiskers, scales and sharp claws, mythological dragons have been part of Chinese culture for thousands of years. Despite their fearsome appearance, they are revered as benevolent creatures with divine origins. Said to offer humanity guidance and protection, they symbolised the emperor’s sacred power and are still regarded as powerful omens of good fortune.

Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver in proof quality and issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 3,888 of the Dragon 2022 1oz Silver Proof Rectangular Coin.

DESIGN

The coin’s reverse depicts a striking image of a Chinese dragon chasing a flaming pearl. Included in the design is The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

The coin’s obverse bears the Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2022 year-date, the weight and fineness and the monetary denomination.

PRESENTATION

The coin is presented in a contemporary latex case and is accompanied by an illustrated shipper and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Silver Content (Troy oz)	1
Monetary Denomination (AUD)	1.00
Fineness (% purity)	99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	31.107
Maximum Dimensions (mm)	47.60 x 27.60
Maximum Thickness (mm)	3.57
Maximum Mintage	3,888
Designer	Sean Rogers