The Australian Dragon Series is a well-known lineup from Perth Mint that showcases the legendary Chinese dragon. In 2019, the mint released a platinum bullion version with a strict cap of just 2,500 coins. Today, you can find 2019 1 oz Australian Platinum Dragon Coins available at BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Coin arrives in a protective plastic flip!
• Lone issue of a Platinum Dragon!
• Maximum mintage of 2,500 coins!
• Declared sales of only 2,099 coins!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .9995 pure platinum.
• Issued a face value of $100 (AUD) by Australia.
• Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.
• Chinese dragon on the reverse.

In the obverse design of the 2019 1 oz Platinum Dragon Coin, you’ll see the final effigy of Queen Elizabeth II used on Australian coinage. First created in 2015 for The Royal Mint, this portrait shows Her Majesty at 89 years old wearing the George IV State Diadem, and it appeared on Australian coins starting in 2018. It marks the sixth official effigy of the Queen on Australia’s coins.

For the reverse of the 2019 Australian Platinum Dragon, Perth Mint presents a graceful look at a Chinese dragon. The long, serpent-like figure winds across the field while chasing a flaming pearl. In Chinese tradition, dragons symbolize authority, wisdom, and protection—quite different from the destructive creatures often seen in Western stories.

The Chinese dragon, or “long,” is viewed as a sign of good fortune and prosperity, believed to influence rain, rivers, and seas that support farming. Throughout history, Chinese emperors linked their lineage to dragons, and the five-clawed dragon became a mark of imperial power. Dragons continue to appear in festivals, artwork, and feng shui practices across the culture.

These 2019 1 oz Australian Platinum Dragon Coins are offered here in individual plastic flips for secure handling. Perth Mint set the mintage limit at 2,500 coins in 2019; however, reported sales reached only 2,099, meaning just 2,099 pieces ultimately entered the market.

BullionMax customer service can help you purchase platinum coins at 800-729-3202. We’re also available through our web chat and by email.