2024 1 oz Australia Perth Mint Lunar Series III – Year of the Dragon – Lilac Dragon .9999 Silver Coloured BU Coin (in Capsule)

Celebrate the majesty of the mythical dragon with this beautifully colorized release from one of the world’s most iconic lunar bullion collections. The 2024 1 oz Silver Year of the Dragon – Lilac Dragon Coin is the fifth release in The Perth Mint’s Lunar Series III, continuing the mint's legacy of excellence, symbolism, and fine craftsmanship. Featuring stunning lilac colorization and struck from .9999 fine silver, this Brilliant Uncirculated coin is a standout addition to any collection.

With a limited mintage of only 200,000 coins worldwide, this coin offers investors and collectors both artistic brilliance and intrinsic bullion value. This special edition commemorates 2024’s Year of the Dragon, a zodiac sign revered across cultures for its strength, wisdom, and power.

Coin Highlights:

• Contains 1 troy oz of .9999 fine silver
• Limited mintage: only 200,000 coins worldwide
• Struck by The Perth Mint – Australia’s oldest operating mint
• Colorized Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) coin
• Comes encapsulated in a protective acrylic capsule
• Backed by the sovereign guarantee of the Australian Government

Design Details

The reverse design features a vivid lilac-colored Chinese dragon, artfully rendered with a serpentine body and flowing whiskers, clutching a flaming pearl—a traditional symbol of wisdom, spiritual energy, and prosperity in Chinese mythology. Surrounding the dragon are inscriptions that read “DRAGON 2024”, the Chinese character for “Dragon,” and the exclusive “P125” mint mark, which celebrates The Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary.

On the obverse, the coin bears the memorial effigy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, created by Jody Clark. It also displays her reign dates, “1952–2022,” along with the coin’s face value, weight, and metal fineness.

Lunar Year of the Dragon

2024 marks the Year of the Dragon, the only mythical creature in the Chinese Zodiac. Revered for centuries, the dragon symbolizes strength, power, leadership, and wisdom. Individuals born under this sign—2024, 2012, 2000, 1988, and every twelfth year prior—are said to be ambitious, charismatic, and natural-born leaders. The flaming pearl often depicted with the dragon represents spiritual insight and prosperity, adding deeper cultural meaning to this already breathtaking design.

About the Perth Mint’s Lunar Series III

Since launching Lunar Series I in 1996, The Perth Mint has become a global leader in lunar-themed bullion. Each year, the series highlights a different Chinese Zodiac animal with unique, culturally rich designs. Series III continues this tradition with even greater artistry, premium quality, and limited mintages that enhance collectibility. Alongside the Gold and Platinum versions, the Silver Lunar Coins are produced in multiple sizes, and select colorized editions like this Lilac Dragon enjoy particularly high demand among collectors.

Series I concluded in 2010, followed by Series II in 2019, both of which gained immense popularity and often sold out annually. Series III began in 2020 with the Year of the Mouse and continues strong with this 2024 Year of the Dragon release.

Why Buy the 2024 Lilac Dragon Silver Coin?

Whether you're continuing your Lunar Series III collection, investing in .9999 fine silver, or simply drawn to the artistic and cultural value of this stunning lilac-colored dragon design, this coin offers a powerful combination of beauty, symbolism, and scarcity. With its low mintage, vibrant colorization, and celebration of The Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary, it is a top-tier addition to any collection.