2024 Year of the Dragon Gold Coin 2oz Perth Mint Australian Lunar Series
The 2024 Year of the Dragon Perth Mint Lunar 2oz is an Australian gold coin, minted by the Perth Mint. The weight of the coin is 62.23 grams with a fineness of 999.9 (24 carat gold), this means it contains 62.20696 grams of pure gold. The diameter of the coin is . The Perth Mint Lunar 2oz Gold Coins have a face value of 200 Dollars and are legal tender in Australia. It features a stylized Chinese mythical dragon on the reverse, symbolizing control over the elements, accompanied by the character for 'dragon,' the inscription 'DRAGON 2024,' and a 'P125' mintmark for The Perth Mint's 125th anniversary. On the obverse, the coin displays the Jody Clark Memorial Obverse of Queen Elizabeth II, including the dates of her reign from '1952-2022,' along with details like the coin's weight, purity, and monetary denomination. As an added security measure, the 1oz coin integrates a micro-laser engraved letter 'P' for authentication, making counterfeiting significantly more challenging. The dragon, the fifth animal in the lunar zodiac, is believed to bestow qualities like bravery, ambition, intelligence, and good fortune on those born in its years-1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, and 2024. This two ounce gold coin contains 62.2g of fine, 999.9 gold, with a face value of 200 Australian Dollars.