Description: This coin is part of the Perth Mint’s Lunar Series II, celebrating the Chinese zodiac. The 2012 issue features a DRAGON design, COLORIZED to highlight the intricate details. It contains 5 oz of .999 fine silver. It was issued as legal tender under the authority of Australia with the denomination of $8 AUD. The reverse of the coin features a highly detailed colorized image of a dragon, a traditional symbol of power and authority in Chinese culture. The dragon is depicted with its body curled, chasing a flaming pearl, a motif commonly associated with wisdom and prosperity. The background showcases clouds and waves, further emphasizing the mythical nature of the dragon. The Chinese character for "dragon" (龍) is inscribed near the center and "Year of the Dragon" below the dragon. The detailing of the dragon is enhanced with color to bring the image to life. The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. The profile of the Queen is positioned in the center of the coin, with the inscriptions "Elizabeth II", "Australia", the coin's weight ("5 oz"), purity ("999 Silver"), year ("2012"), and the face value of the coin ("8 Dollars") encircling the portrait. The coin is uncirculated, ungraded and uncertified. In excellent condition, encased in a protective plastic capsule, red colored wooden box included, sold as-is, no refunds.
Price: 295 USD
Location: Seattle, Washington
End Time: 2024-12-02T04:00:01.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Coin: Australian Lunar
Composition: Silver
Unit Type: oz
Year: 2012
Strike Type: Business
Fineness: 0.999
Grade: Ungraded
Precious Metal Content per Unit: 5 oz
Country/Region of Manufacture: Australia
Brand/Mint: The Perth Mint
Total Precious Metal Content: 5
Certification: Uncertified
