The Perth Mint’s Lunar Series II program is widely recognized among modern silver bullion collections. Each release in the 12-coin series is struck from one ounce of .999 pure silver and celebrates one of the animals from the Chinese Zodiac. These coins combine investment-quality silver content with detailed artwork inspired by traditional Zodiac themes. Today, 2012 1 oz Australian Silver Lunar Dragon Lion Privy Coins are available at BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a protective plastic capsule!
• 5th coin in the Lunar Series II silver collection!
• Honors the Year of the Dragon!
• Unique Lion Privy mark!
• Original mintage of 200,000 coins!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Bears a face value of $1 (AUD) backed by the federal government of Australia.
• Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.
• Lunar dragon design on the reverse.
• Includes a Lion Privy on the reverse.
• Comes with a P mint mark.

Each 2012 1 oz Australian Silver Lunar Dragon Lion Privy Coin arrives in a protective plastic capsule. The special Lion Privy mark version of the Silver Lunar Dragon was issued with a limited mintage of 200,000 coins. The Perth Mint reported that the full mintage had sold out by the end of 2012.

Within the Chinese Zodiac, the Dragon stands apart as the only mythical creature in the twelve-animal cycle. Individuals born in Dragon years, including 2012, are often associated with strength, determination, and natural confidence. In Chinese tradition, the dragon has long symbolized power, prosperity, and authority, making it one of the most respected figures in the Zodiac.

For the obverse of the 2012 Australian Silver Lunar Dragon Coin, the design features Queen Elizabeth II. The portrait shown is the fourth-generation effigy of Her Majesty created by Ian Rank-Broadley. In this depiction, the Queen appears in right-profile relief wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara.

On the reverse of the 2012 1 oz Silver Lunar Dragon Coin, the Perth Mint presents a detailed image of a Chinese dragon in motion. The dragon is shown soaring across the field with carefully engraved scales, flowing whiskers, and extended claws. The design captures the traditional appearance of the dragon and reflects the craftsmanship of the Perth Mint’s engravers.

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