1 oz Silver Coin - Lunar III - Purple Dragon - 2024
### Australian Lunar Series III Year of the Dragon - Purple Dragon - 2024 1 Oz Silver - Uncirculated - in Color - Fifth year of Lunar Series III - **Mintmark for the 125th anniversary of the Perth Mint** - 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](https://www.emk.com/en-us/pr%C3%A4gest%C3%A4tten/perth-mint/ "Perth Mint")** is dedicated to the **Year of the Dragon**. The dragon is the fifth animal in the Chinese zodiac calendar. The colored issue of the **12-year Lunar III series** features a **purple 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 - Purple Dragon Silver Coin in Color** is delivered in an illustrated blistercard.