2012 1oz Australia Lunar Series II Year of the Dragon Lion Privy .999 Silver Coin
The 2012 Year of the Dragon Silver Coin is a highly sought-after piece, celebrated for its association with the most popular mythical creature in the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Here are the detailed features of the coin: **Coin Highlights:** - **Purity:** Contains 1 oz of .999 fine Silver. - **Packaging:** Comes in a protective plastic capsule. - **Design:** Unique design featuring a lion privy mark. **Design Details:** - **Obverse:** Displays the Ian Rank-Broadley likeness of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the face value. - **Reverse:** Showcases a traditional Chinese dragon, a long, scaled, serpentine creature with four legs, holding a "Pearl of Wisdom" and the Chinese character for "Dragon." **Additional Information:** - It is a sovereign coin, backed by the Australian government. - The dragon is revered in Chinese culture for embodying strength, beauty, and a noble nature, making this coin particularly significant and desirable to collectors. This coin is valued for its fine silver content, cultural symbolism, and the artistic portrayal of the dragon, enhanced by the unique lion privy mark.