2012 Perth Mint Lunar Dragon 1oz Silver Black Coloured Coin
Australian Lunar Series II | 1oz Silver Coloured Coin | 99.9% Pure Silver | World Money Fair Special | Limited Mintage 5,000
Issued to commemorate the 2012 World Money Fair, this striking Year of the Dragon release is a highly collectible special edition from the acclaimed Australian Lunar Series II.
Struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver, the coin showcases a dramatic black-coloured dragon design inspired by one of the most revered animals in the Chinese zodiac. Combining Lunar symbolism, limited availability, and Perth Mint craftsmanship, this release remains a standout modern numismatic collectible.
🎨 Design Description
The reverse portrays a striking black-coloured dragon accompanied by a symbolic pearl of wisdom.
Included within the design are:
• The Chinese character for “Dragon”
• The inscription “YEAR OF THE DRAGON”
• The Perth Mint’s traditional “P” mintmarkThe dramatic colour treatment enhances the dragon’s powerful appearance while reinforcing its mythical significance.
The obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II together with the 2012 year-date and monetary denomination.
✨ Key Features
🐉 Special World Money Fair release
🎨 Black coloured dragon design
🏛️ Australian legal tender
📖 Australian Lunar Series II release
👑 Queen Elizabeth II obverse
🌍 Limited mintage: 5,000 worldwide
📜 Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
🎁 Presentation case and illustrated shipper
📋 Specifications
| Year | 2012 |
| Mint | Perth Mint |
| Series | Australian Lunar Series II |
| Theme | Year of the Dragon |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 1oz |
| Purity | 99.9% |
| Finish | Coloured |
| Mintage | 5,000 |
| Legal Tender | Australia ($1) |
| Obverse Designer | Ian Rank-Broadley |
| Packaging | Presentation Case + Illustrated Shipper + Numbered COA |
| Event Release | World Money Fair 2012 |
| SKU | CG12PMLDSCL1ZBX01 |
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