2 oz Gold Coin - Double Dragon - Mother of Pearl - 2024
### Double Dragon - 2024 2 Oz Gold - Proof - 99.99% pure Gold - **Limited Mintage only 288 pieces** - With numbered Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original Box The coin was struck by the Perth Mint from **2 ounces of 99.99%** pure gold with a mintage of only **288 pieces** worldwide. The coin features two dragons against a background of clouds. The mythical creatures frame an intricately carved piece of mother-of-pearl, which shows a three-dimensional representation of the Chinese character for “dragon”. In addition, the inscription “YEAR OF THE DRAGON” appears on the reverse, along with the mintmark “P125”, which refers to the 125th anniversary of the Perth Mint. The coin also features details of the weight, purity and year. The reverse features the portrait of King Charles III, designed by Dan Thorne, as well as the coin's face value. In Chinese culture, the dragon enjoys the highest respect. For thousands of years, it has been associated with the emperor and his descendants and is symbolic of wisdom, enlightenment and benevolence. The dragon is also said to have the power over water and rain, and by ensuring abundant harvests, it has become a powerful symbol of wealth and good fortune. In Chinese art, a pair of dragons are often seen chasing or fighting over a pearl, which is a symbol of wisdom and immortality. The **limited edition Double Dragon with Mother of Pearl 2 Oz gold coin** comes in its original case and includes a numbered certificate of authenticity from the Perth Mint.