Lunar Year of the Dragon 2012 $10 Legal Tender Gold Proof Coin

2012 $10 Gold Proof  Coin – Year of the Dragon – Lunar Series

Fifth in the Lunar cycle, the dragon is said to be a deliverer of good fortune and therefore to be honoured and respected. The dragon is beautiful and flamboyant much like the coin designs we now present to you. The powerful dragon design will breathe new fire into your ongoing Lunar Series collection.

The dragon is a creature of myth and legend and a sign of intense power. The dragon is often regarded as the divine beast and collectors often hold the same regard for low mintage gold coins.  Buy now.

Denomination	Metal	Diameter	Mass	Finish	Mintage
$10	99.9% Au	17.53mm	1/10oz	Proof	2,500

Australian Lunar Series II 2012 Year of the Dragon 1oz Gold Proof High Relief Coin

Australian Lunar Series II 2012 Year of the Dragon 1oz Gold Proof High Relief Coin at The Perth Mint, featuring:

• Proof Quality 99.99% Pure Gold
• High Relief Design
• Australian Legal Tender
• Extremely Limited Mintage – 388
• Stunning Illustrated Presentation Packaging

Only 388 of these outstanding coins have been minted, so act now to secure this exclusive and prestigious release.   Struck in high relief for extra impact, this gleaming gold dragon is a must for all collectors.

The birth dates for people ruled by the Chinese Lunar dragon include 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 and 2012.  This rare release represents the perfect gift for anyone you know born in these auspicious years.

Proof Quality 99.99% Pure Gold

The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.99% pure gold.

High Relief Design

The coin’s high relief reverse and obverse are minted on concave surfaces to ensure the optimum flow of metal is achieved by the strike of the die.

The coin’s reverse depicts a representation of a dragon with a symbolic ‘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.

Extremely Limited Mintage

No more than 388 coins will be issued by The Perth Mint.

Australian Legal Tender

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin’s obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2012 year-date and the monetary denomination.

Stunning Illustrated Presentation Packaging

The coin is housed in a display case and beautifully illustrated shipper and is accompanied by numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Technical Specifications:

Silver Content (Troy oz)	1
Monetary Denomination (AUD)	100
Fineness (% purity)	99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	31.107
Maximum Diameter (mm)	27.30
Maximum Thickness (mm)	5.00

Australian Lunar Series II 2013 Year of the Snake Gold Proof Coloured Editions Perth Mint, Australia

Australian Lunar Series II 2013 Year of the Snake Gold Proof Coloured Editions at The Perth Mint

• Proof Quality 99.99% Pure Gold
• Stunning 2013 Year of the Snake Designs
• Australian Legal Tender
• 1oz, 1/4oz and 1/10oz Sizes
• Extremely Limited Mintages
• Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
• Prestigious Display Case and Shipper

The Perth Mint is extremely proud to present the latest designs in our internationally renowned Australian Lunar Series II.  The outstanding new coins celebrate 2013, the lucky Year of the Snake and the sixth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac.

The birth-years for those born under this ancient Lunar horoscope include 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 and 2013.

Proof Quality 99.99% Pure Gold

Each coin is meticulously struck from 99.99% pure gold in proof quality.

Stunning 2013 Year of the Snake Designs

The reverse of the coin depicts a representation of a red and gold snake with bamboo.  The colours red and gold symbolise good luck, wealth and happiness.  The Chinese character for ‘snake’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Snake’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

Australian Legal Tender

Issued as Australian legal tender, the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2013 year-date and the monetary denomination are shown on the obverse of each coin.    

Extremely Limited Mintage

The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 1oz coins, 5,000 1/4oz coins and 5,000 1/10oz coins.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

A numbered Certificate of Authenticity accompanies each coin.

Stunning Presentation Display Case

The coins are housed in elegant oval-shaped display cases, featuring a glossy timber-effect lid and presented in coloured illustrated shippers.