1 oz Silver Coin - Lunar III. - Lilac Dragon - 2024
### Australian Lunar Series III Year of the Dragon - Lilac Dragon - 2024 1 Oz Silver - Uncirculated - in Color - Fifth year of Lunar Series III - **Special Release for** **Sydney** **Money Expo ANDA** **2024** - 99.99% pure Silver - Mintage only 5,000 pieces - Delivery in Blistercard The new issue of the **Australian Lunar Series III** of the **Perth Mint** is dedicated to the **Year of the Dragon** and is issued on the occasion of the **Sydney** **Money Expo ANDA** **2024.** The dragon is the fifth animal in the Chinese zodiac calendar. The colored issue of the **12-year Lunar III series** features a lilac **dragon** along with clouds and a flaming pearl as a symbol of wisdom. Also included in the design are the Chinese character for "dragon," the inscription "DRAGON 2024" and the Perth Mint's mintmark "P125," which refers to the **125th anniversary of the Australian mint**. The reverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, supplemented with the years of her reign, as well as the denomination, weight and fineness. The dragon is attributed with qualities such as reliability, self-confidence, courage and a strong willpower. People born under the sign of the Dragon in 2024, 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, and every 12th year before are considered energetic, enthusiastic, and intelligent. The limited **Year of the Dragon - Lilac Dragon Silver Coin in Color** is delivered in an illustrated blistercard designed to match the Sydney Money Expo ANDA 2024.