AUSTRALIAN OPAL LUNAR SERIES

2024 YEAR OF THE DRAGON

1oz SILVER PROOF COIN

*Please Note: This coin is currently available for Pre-order*

From The Perth Mint's prestigious Australian Opal Lunar Series, this 2024 Year of the Dragon coin features a spectacular centrepiece crafted from authentic Australian opal.

KEY FEATURES:

• 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

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

• Item Code                 24P80AAA
• Barcode                    9327025053387
• Maximum Mintage 6,000 
• Release Date           5 March 2024

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.

DESIGN

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.

PRESENTATION

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.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Silver Content (Troy oz)	1
Monetary Denomination (AUD)	1
Fineness (% purity)	99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	31.107
Maximum Diameter (mm)	36.60
Maximum Thickness (mm)	3.95
Maximum Mintage	6,000
Designer	Jennifer McKenna