2024 Australia 1 oz Silver Lunar Dragon (Gilded, w/Box & COA)

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The Year of the Dragon comes alive on this 2024 silver coin from the Australian Lunar Series III. Struck by the Perth Mint, this one-ounce piece is composed of highly pure 0.9999 fine silver. The design is elevated by selective 24-karat gold gilding applied directly to the dragon, creating a brilliant contrast against the polished silver background. On the reverse, a stylized dragon is depicted alongside the Chinese character representing the mythical beast. This side also bears the inscription 'DRAGON 2024' and a special 'P125' mint mark, signifying the long heritage of the Perth Mint. The selective gold plating highlights the intricate scales and dynamic form of the legendary creature. The obverse features the Jody Clark effigy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, noting her historic reign from 1952 to 2022. Surrounding the portrait are the inscriptions indicating the issuing country of Australia, the one-dollar face value, and the weight and purity of the silver. With a strict mintage limit of 25,000 pieces, this coin represents a beautiful intersection of modern minting technology and traditional lunar celebration.