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2012 1 oz Silver Lunar Year of The Dragon BU Australian Perth Mint In Cap
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2012 1 oz Silver Lunar Year of The Dragon BU Australian Perth Mint In Cap
Celebrate one of the most popular signs of the Chinese zodiac with the 2012 1 oz Silver Lunar Year of the Dragon BU Australian Perth Mint In Cap. Struck by the renowned Perth Mint as part of its Australian Lunar Series II, this legal-tender coin contains 1 troy oz of .999 fine silver and honors the Year of the Dragon with an intricately detailed design. Offered in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and housed in a protective capsule, this 2012 release combines pure silver, Australian Mint craftsmanship, and the enduring collectability of the Perth Mint Lunar program.
The Dragon holds a special place in the Chinese zodiac as the only mythical creature among its twelve animals. Traditionally associated with strength, confidence, ambition, good fortune, and success, the Dragon has long been an especially popular theme for Lunar coins and collectibles.
People born in Dragon years include those born in 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, and other years following the twelve-year zodiac cycle. The 2012 release celebrates the Year of the Water Dragon, giving the coin both cultural significance and a clearly identifiable place within the Perth Mint's Lunar Series II.
Coin Specifications:
- Contains 1 troy oz of .999 fine silver
- Produced by the Perth Mint
- Brilliant Uncirculated Condition
- Face value of $1 (AUD), backed by the Australian government
- Individual coins come in a protective plastic capsule
- Obverse: Displays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. Inscriptions: "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA", the year of mintage, and the weight, purity, and denomination
- Reverse: Features a Chinese dragon along with the Pearl of Wisdom. Inscriptions: "Year of the Dragon".
Why Collect the 2012 Silver Dragon?
- Popular Zodiac Theme: The Dragon is one of the most recognizable symbols of the Chinese zodiac.
- Perth Mint Lunar Series II: Part of a widely collected twelve-year Australian Lunar program.
- Earlier Lunar Release: An appealing choice for collectors filling gaps in Series II sets.
- Protective Capsule: Helps preserve the coin's BU surfaces and detailed artwork.
- Gift Appeal: A meaningful choice for collectors or anyone born during a Year of the Dragon.
More than a standard one-ounce silver coin, the 2012 Australian Lunar Dragon represents an earlier chapter of the now-completed Lunar Series II. Its celebrated Dragon motif, flaming pearl imagery, Perth Mint pedigree, and original 2012 date make it particularly attractive to collectors assembling the full zodiac cycle or searching for past Lunar issues. With its BU condition and protective capsule, this coin offers an excellent opportunity to add a classic Year of the Dragon release to a silver collection.
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