2012 Year of the Dragon Coin with Bavarian Lion Privy 1oz Silver Bullion Coin

These Silver 1 oz Dragons are true treasures: crafted to perfection and boasting an image of the most sought-after sign of the Chinese Zodiac with an exclusive privy mark of the majestic Bavarian Lion.

2012 1oz Silver Lunar Dragons have a limited mintage and are retailing anywhere from $75-$125. These limited edition privy Lunar Dragons have a much lower mintage capped at 200,000 units worldwide and offer an even more attractive opportunity for capital appreciation.

The Perth Mint is world renowned for its superior minting technology, and creative handcrafted designs. Custom-minted and selling out fast, these coins are a prized item in any collection.

Available this year only. Get them today or wait another 12 years for the next Year of the Dragon!

Details:

Metal Content (Troy oz)	1.0
Fineness (% purity)	99.90
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	31.135
Monetary Denomination (AUD)	1.00

The Perth Mint 2012 Year of the Dragon (Lion Privy) 1oz silver bullion coin comes encapsulated

Mintage: Just Two Million of these Limited Lion privy bullion coins were minted.

Price - Issued at above standard bullion prices - around 5% additional premium.. great value and a decent investment.

Dragons of Legend - Special Edition 2012 5oz Chinese Dragon Coin - Australia Silver Perth Mint

Dragons of Legend - Special Edition 2012 5oz Chinese Dragon Coin

Featuring:

• Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
• Spectacular Coloured Reverse Design
• Strictly Limited Mintage – 1,000
• Illustrated Presentation Packaging

A magnificent airborne creature of the reptile kingdom, the Chinese Dragon rules over the elements of air and water.  Struck by The Perth Mint from a hefty 5oz of pure silver, the coin’s dragon emblem is believed to bring power, prosperity and good luck.

For those born in the dragon year, the year 2012 celebrates the qualities of this fantastic beast.   Other year dates of people ruled by this ancient lunar sign include 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988 and 2000.

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

The coin is struck by The Perth Mint on behalf of Coin Club Australia from 5oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Spectacular Coloured Reverse Design

The coin’s reverse depicts two spectacular coloured dragons with a representation of a pearl, signifying eternal wisdom.  The design also includes a fish motif, representing abundance and harmony. 

Strictly Limited Mintage

No more than 1,000 of these coins will be available.

Tuvalu Legal Tender

Issued as Tuvalu legal tender, the coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the year-date and the monetary denomination.

Illustrated Presentation Packaging

This coin is housed in a black presentation case and illustrated shipper accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Technical Specifications

Silver Content (Troy oz)	5
Monetary Denomination (TVD)	5
Fineness (% purity)	99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	155.673
Maximum Diameter (mm)	65.60
Maximum Thickness (mm)	5.80

Lion Privy Lunar Dragon Silver One Ounce 2012 Perth Mint Australia

1 oz 2012 Lunar Dragon (Lion Privy Mar) coin by the Perth Mint of Australia

• 1 oz coins (Individually mint sealed capsules)
• Mintage limit to only 200,000
• Limited mintage silver investment coin 
• Government guaranteed weight & purity 
• Australian legal tender status. 
• Internationally renowned and recognized
• Denomination - Face Value is $1 
• Purity / Fineness 99.9% (Govt guaranteed)
• Gross weight in grams (g) 31.35

Struck from 99.9% pure silver and issued as Australian legal tender, the new 1oz coin portrays a representation of a traditional Chinese dragon with a Bavarian Lion ‘privy mark’ included on the reverse.

PERTH MINT AUSTRALIAN LUNAR SERIES II 2012 YEAR OF THE DRAGON SILVER PROOF COIN ISSUE

•Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
•Chinese Dragon Reverse Designs
•Australian Legal Tender
•Extremely Limited Mintages
•Numbered Certificates of Authenticity
•Stylish Presentation
•Great Gift Ideas




In 2012, The Perth Mint’s internationally renowned Australian Lunar Silver Proof Coin Series II celebrates the Year of the Dragon, the fifth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. These superb proof quality releases are perfect for people born in ‘dragon’ years – 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 and 2012 – who are regarded as confident, enterprising, independent, self-assured, brave and passionate.

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver: Struck from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, the 2012 releases are available as individual 1oz and 1 kilo coins and a three-coin set comprising 2oz, 1oz and 1/2oz coins.

Chinese Dragon Reverse Design: The reverse of each coin depicts a traditional Chinese dragon, a long, scaled, serpentine creature with four legs, and a ‘pearl of wisdom’. The Chinese character for ‘dragon’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Dragon’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

Australian Legal Tender: Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, each coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse.

Extremely Limited Mintages: No more than 5,000 1oz coins, 500 kilo coins and 1,000 three-coin sets will be released.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity: Each coin and set is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Stylish Presentation: Australian Lunar silver proof coins are housed in stylish black and red display cases. Each case comes in an illustrated shipper.

Silver Lunar Dragon 2012 Australian Perth Mint Program Unveiled

The Perth Mint will offically launch the Lunar Series 2012 year of the Dragon Silver and Gold bullion, dates are as follows:


COIN SERIES METAL LAUNCH DATE
2012 Australian Lunar Gold & Silver 1 September 2011



Anticipation surrounding these Lunar Dragon coins has been at fever-pitch for some months. As a result of the expected popularity of some coins, the following restrictions apply to purchases made via www.perthmintbullion.com or in person at the Bullion Desk in The Perth Mint Shop.

•1oz Lunar Dragon silver bullion coin (max. mintage 300,000) – No more than 20 coins per customer.

No restrictions apply to 1kg, 10oz, 5oz, 2oz or 1/2oz silver bullion Lunar Dragon coins.

View the offical Perth Mint Announcement

Looks like the 1oz Silver Bullion and 1oz Gold Bullion will be in short supply.