Starting in 2004, the year of the monkey, australia began making a 5 ounce size silver. Australian silver lunar series 2012 year of the dragon. Information and facts about australia lunar silver coins. The information, details, statistics and figures contained here which relates to mintages and sales figures for all australian legal tender coins, produced, marketed and initially distributed. Silver australian lunar series i and ii ox 1 oz gilded duration. As a result of the expected popularity of some coins, the following restrictions apply to purchases made via. The silver kookaburra is a silver bullion coin originating from australia, and produced at the perth mint starting in 1990. The dragon is a wellrecognized symbol of chinese culture that is believed by many to bring good luck, but is also considered to be a symbol of power, strength, wealth, and good fortune. Minted as a celebration of the highly auspicious year of the dragon, this 12 oz 50 cents silver proof coloured coin from the australian lunar silver coins series ii are a limited offering from award winning perth mint. Over the last twentyplus years, more than a million legal tender 1 oz. Since 1999, the perth mint has minted a unique one ounce silver coin featuring each animal of the lunar cycle in its calendar year. I cant wait for the 2020s to come outeach year so far are slighty differant from year to year. Sovereign coin backed by the australian government. While the obverse of the coin always depicts queen elizabeth ii, the reverse side changes every year, always featuring a kookaburra, a bird native to australia.
Buy the 2012 australian lunar year of the dragon five ounce silver coin. This 5 ounce australian silver lunar bullion coin from 2018 celebrates the chinese year of the dog. Far east meets down under in this one of a kind collection. The australian lunar coin series celebrates chinese astrology and the chinese zodiac. Only 200,000 of these 2012 year of the dragon coins were minted at the perth mint less than 6,000 were distributed in the usa. Brief history the chinese lunar calendar is based on a 12 year cycle, each. The obverse of the coin features ian rankbroadleys portrait of queen elizabeth ii, the current monarch of australia. So the sets do not feel as exclusive as the high relief dragon or standard proof coin for example. Order 2018 australia 1 oz silver dragon bu coin at apmex or call 800 3759006. Australia 1 dollar year of the dog lunar series i 1 oz silver coin 2006. These traits are flawlessly portrayed in the perth mints 2000 silver year of the dragon coin.
The 2012 year of the dragon is the fifth coin in the australian lunar coins series. The silver dog is the 11th coin in the perth mints lunar ii series which was launched in 2008. The long body of the dragon snakes its way down the length of the coin, twisting and turning from side to side as it does. Australian lunar series ii 2012 year of the dragon 5oz silver proof. The perth mint is proud to be releasing the first commemorative coins from the 12year australian lunar series iii. In terms of silver bars, you can purchase whatever type and size bars suit your needs whether it is 1, 5, or 10 oz. This coin is part of the perth mints worldrenowned chinese lunar series. With a reputation for meticulous craftsmanship and outstanding artistry, this truly auspicious collection is inspired by the heritage of the chinese community in australia and across the globe. The perth mint in australia is admired by silver investors and coin collectors all over the world, who eagerly seek the mints superb quality bullion and collector issues. Singapore 1988 sterling silver proof set,cw certs, no 9 in white box.
The dragon is known for its strength, beauty and noble nature. Buy 2017 1oz silver australian new year dragon coins. The obverse of all 2017 1 oz silver australian new year dragon coins includes the rightprofile portrait of queen elizabeth ii. The reverse of the coin features a traditional chinese dragon beside a pearl of wisdom. Investors around the world have recognized the value. Not only is the dragon the only mythical creature in the chinese zodiac, it is also one of the most popular in the entire series. Year of dragon2000 year of snake2001 year of horse2002 year of the goat2003 year of monkey 2004 year of rooster2005 year of the dogs 2006 year of the pigboar 2007 year of the mouse 2008 year of the ox 2009 year of the tiger2010. Individuals born in the year of the dragon include birth dates in 1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 and 2012. At the end of the video, a 12 oz silver coin is used to compare the sizes of the two bullion coins. Other individual coins in the series present australia 1 oz silver dragon bu by coinfolio.
The design simply looks amazing and came in flawless condition thanks to their excellent packaging. A coin like the silver koala is a fun one to own, and makes a great gift. On the reverse of the 2018 1 oz australian silver rectangular dragon coin is the image of a serpentlike dragon. Year of dragon 2000 year of snake2001 year of horse2002 year of the goat2003 year of monkey 2004 year of rooster2005 year of the dogs 2006 year of the pigboar 2007 year of the mouse 2008 year of the ox 2009 year of the tiger2010. However, to regain his powers his powers have been temporarily restrained by a ring he is forced to wear he has to prove his willingness to help, care and even mate with a. The perth mint lunar series is one of the most demanded series on the marketplace. Their massive diameter, pure silver heft and one year only designs have made them incredibly popular and highly sought after. The dragon is considered to be a very strong symbol and these superb proof quality releases are perfect for people born in dragon years who are regarded as confident, enterprising, independent, selfassured, brave and passionate. Perth mint 2012 year of the dragon tencoin set silver lunar. Queens beasts silver coins british royal mint collection.
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Anticipation surrounding these lunar dragon coins has been at feverpitch for some months. Each year, for 12 years, the australia government mint at perth australia produced these silver commemorative coins with designs celebrating the chinese calendar. Australia 5 oz silver in australian commemorative coins for sale. Review by patricia sanchez i love my new silver australian lunar year of the dragon from bullion exchanges.
In 2012 the australian lunar silver proof coin series ii celebrates the year of the dragon and sydney anda coin show special. The 2012 australian lunar gold and silver bullion coins celebrate the year of the dragon. This is called the first series of lunar silver coins. Year of the dragon silver coin for sale 2012 australia 5 oz apmex. Australian 2012 year of the dragon silver bullion coins. Detailed information about the coin 1 dollar, elizabeth ii 4th portrait, year of the dragon, silver bullion coin, australia, with pictures and collection and swap management. Shop our large selection of perth mint silver 2012 dragon coins. We offer competitive silver prices on australian silver dragons uncirculated and secure 247 online ordering. Australian lunar 5 oz silver bullion coins for sale ebay. The silver dragon is the 5th coin issued in the perth mints lunar ii series. Issued by the perth mint, the 2012 australian year of the dragon silver coin contains oz. Perth mint silver 2012 dragon coins series 2 for sale. Celebrating 2017, the year of the rooster, this silver rooster coin is the 10th coin design release in the wellknown lunar series ii program of the perth mint. Shop our large selection of perth mint silver 2012 dragon coins series 2 available on apmex.
Dragon anda sydney blue lunar year 1 oz silver coin 1. The design is exceptionally ornate and in line with many depictions of the dragon in chinese culture. These are part of the second series for the chinese lunar calendar. With a face value of 50 cents, each coin arrives in an individual, plastic capsule.
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Her majestys image is featured on all perth coinage is this particular design is the fourthgeneration depiction of the queen as created in 1998 by ian rankbroadley. Perths silver bullion series include the lunar i and ii, kookaburra, koala, and now kangaroo, coins, and each of these coins is prized not only for its silver content but also as a collectible that increases in value over. The reverse of the coin features a beautiful design of a german shepherd dog and pup. Australian legal tender great gift idea due to the volatility of silver in the market, prices listed on this page are subject to change. In 2008 the australia perth mint began a new series of lunar silver coins. The australian lunar silver bullion series two 2008 2019. Australian lunar ii series 2012 year of the dragon 10 oz silver bullion coin. Order 2012 australia 5 oz silver year of the dragon bu at apmex or call 800 3759006. Stunning 2 oz silver year of the dragon bullion coin 20. Adrien is the silver dragon, second in command of the noble metals, awakened in the modern world to help human kind fight against evil shifters and powerful wyverns. Like the silver koala, the australian kookaburra is produced by. The 12year series features releases marking the year of the mouse, year of the ox, year of the tiger, year of the rabbit, year of the dragon, year of the snake, year of the horse, year of the goat, year of the monkey, year of the rooster, year of the dog and year of the pig. Australian silver lunar series 2018 year of the dog 5 oz.
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