2024 1/10oz Australia Perth Mint Lunar Series III - Year of the Dragon Coloured .9999 Gold Coin

Celebrate tradition and artistry with the 2024 1/10 oz Lunar Series III Year of the Dragon Gold Colorized Coin from the esteemed Perth Mint. This release marks the fifth coin in the celebrated Lunar Series III and honors 2024, the Year of the Dragon, with a bold and vivid colorized design featuring the mythical Blue Dragon. With a limited mintage and exceptional .9999 fine gold purity, this Brilliant Uncirculated coin is both an investment in precious metals and a tribute to Chinese cultural heritage.

Coin Highlights:

• Contains 1/10 Troy oz of .9999 fine gold
• Issued by the Perth Mint in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition
• Limited release in the popular Lunar Series III program
• Celebrates the Year of the Dragon with a vibrant blue colorized design
• Bears a face value of 15 Australian Dollars, backed by the Australian government
• Features the special “P125” mint mark commemorating Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary
• Comes in individual protective packaging

Detailed Design

The obverse of the coin features the memorial effigy of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Jody Clark. The portrait is encircled by inscriptions including “ELIZABETH II,” “1952–2022,” “AUSTRALIA,” “1/10 oz 9999 Au,” and “15 DOLLARS.” This marks a solemn and respectful tribute to Her Majesty’s legacy.

On the reverse, a stunning depiction of a coiled dragon in deep blue hues captures attention. Surrounded by mist and stylized waves, the dragon's scales and claws radiate power and movement. The design includes the inscription “DRAGON 2024,” the corresponding Chinese character for Dragon, and the special “P125” mintmark – denoting the 125th anniversary of the Perth Mint.

The Year of the Dragon

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Dragon is the only mythical creature in the twelve-year lunar cycle and is revered as a symbol of power, luck, prosperity, and success. Those born in Dragon years (including 2024) are believed to be ambitious, courageous, and charismatic. This limited-edition coin is the perfect gift or collector’s piece for anyone born under this influential sign.

The Lunar Series III by Perth Mint

The Perth Mint’s Lunar Series III continues its tradition of excellence in precious metal coin production. Building on the success of Lunar Series I and II, the third installment launched in 2020 and continues through 2031, celebrating each animal in the Chinese lunar calendar with captivating designs in silver and gold. The 2024 Year of the Dragon edition is particularly notable for its milestone “P125” mintmark.

Add this 2024 1/10 oz Australia Lunar Series III Year of the Dragon Gold Colorized BU Coin to your collection today and capture the magic of the Dragon in a dazzling display of numismatic craftsmanship.