Description
In the Chinese Lunar Calendar, 2012 is the Year of the Dragon. The dragon is known for its strength, beauty, and noble nature. These traits are flawlessly portrayed in the Perth Mint’s 2012 Year of the Dragon coin. Not only is the dragon the only mythical creature in the Chinese zodiac, it is also one of the most popular.
Specimen Quality 99.9% Pure Gold
The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 99.9% pure gold in specimen quality.
Chinese Dragon Design
The 2012 Gold Lunar Year of the Dragon features a traditional Chinese dragon, a long, scaled, serpentine creature with four legs, and a “pearl of wisdom” and the Chinese character for “dragon.”
The Ian Rank-Broadley profile of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination are shown on the obverse.
Australian Legal Tender
The coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.