DOUBLE DRAGON WITH MOTHER OF PEARL

2024 2oz SILVER PROOF COIN

KEY FEATURES:

• Proof quality 99.99% pure silver
• Mother of Pearl insert
• Australian legal tender
• Lucky mintage - 2,888
• Presentation packaging
• Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

• Item Code                  24P78AAA
• Barcode                      9327025053264
• Maximum Mintage   2,888
• Release Date             10 September 2024

The dragon commands the highest respect in Chinese culture. For thousands of years, it was associated with the emperor and his descendants, symbolising wisdom, enlightenment, and benevolence. The dragon was also said to command water and rain, by ensuring abundant harvests became a powerful symbol of wealth and good fortune. Chinese art often depicts a pair of dragons chasing or fighting over a pearl, a symbol of wisdom and immortality.

Those born under the sign of the Chinese Lunar Dragon in 2024, 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976 and every 12th preceding year, are said to be ambitious, successful, and charismatic.

Struck by The Perth Mint from 2oz of 99.99% pure silver, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 2,888 of the Double Dragon with Mother of Pearl 2024 2oz Silver Proof Coin.

DESIGN

The coin portrays two dragons on a background of clouds, representing their heavenly realm. The mythical creatures surround a precision carved mother of pearl centerpiece featuring a three-dimensional sterling silver representation of the Chinese character for 'dragon'. As well as the inscriptions 'YEAR OF THE DRAGON', the reverse includes a 'P125' mintmark signifying The Perth Mint's 125th anniversary. Also included is the coin's weight, purity, and year-date.

The obverse portrays the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, and the coin's monetary denomination.

PRESENTATION

Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the coin is housed in a classic presentation case with a beautifully illustrated shipper.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Silver Content (Troy oz)	2
Monetary Denomination (AUD)	2
Fineness (% purity)	99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	62.213
Maximum Diameter (mm)	40.90
Maximum Thickness (mm)	6.02
Maximum Mintage	2,888
Designer	Ing Ing Jong