Lunar Chinese Dragon Gold Coin

Description

The 2024 Australian 1/10oz Chinese Zodiac Gold Dragon Coin is part of The Perth Mint’s Zodiac Series III, celebrating the Year of the Dragon on the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Here are the key details:

– **Composition**: Contains 1/10 troy ounce (3.111 grams) of .9999 fine gold (24K).

– **Design**:

– **Obverse**: Features the Jody Clarke-designed effigy of the late Queen Elizabeth II, and is engraved with the words “ELIZABETH II 1952-2022”, “AUSTRALIA”, “1/10 OZ 9999 AU” and “15 DOLLARS”, representing the coin’s weight, fineness and face value.

– **Reverse**: Designed by Ing Ing Jong, a Chinese dragon soars through waves and mist. Contains the Chinese character for “dragon”, the inscription “DRAGON 2024” and the Perth Mint’s “P125” mintmark to mark its 125th anniversary.

– **Condition**: Beautiful Uncirculated (BU), packaged in a protective plastic sleeve.

– **Mintage**: The 1/10 oz coin has no official mintage limit, but production ceases at the end of 2024, with the Perth Mint to announce the final mintage at a later date.

– **Legal Tender**: $15 face value, fully guaranteed by the Australian Government.

– **Certification**: Produced by the Perth Mint and recognized by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and other international markets. Precious metals IRAs are available in the US.

– **Cultural Significance**: The dragon is the fifth animal in the Chinese zodiac, symbolizing strength, wisdom and good fortune. People born in 2024, 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976 and the twelve years before are said to be ambitious, charismatic and successful.

– **Pricing**: Prices vary with the spot price of gold plus a premium. For example, the gold coin listed on APMEX in July 2025 is priced at approximately US$350-400, while the spot gold price is approximately US$3,286.73-3,307.00, with a premium of 5-10% due to its collection value.