Item Description
 
The 2024 Australia Year of the Dragon 1 Kilo Silver Coin is a stunning release from The Perth Mint’s Lunar Series, celebrating one of the most powerful and revered animals in the Chinese zodiac. Struck from 99.99% pure silver, this impressive kilo coin honors the legendary dragon, a symbol deeply associated with strength, prosperity, and good fortune.
 
In Chinese culture, each year in the lunar zodiac calendar is represented by one of twelve animals, with each believed to influence the personality traits and destiny of those born during its cycle. The dragon, the fifth animal of the zodiac, is particularly revered and is traditionally associated with bravery, ambition, intelligence, leadership, and success. Those born in the Years of the Dragon—including 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, and 2024—are said to inherit these powerful qualities.
 
This special release also commemorates The Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary, marked by the ‘P125’ mintmark included within the coin’s design. Combining cultural symbolism, exceptional craftsmanship, and limited mintage appeal, this impressive kilo coin represents both collectible artistry and substantial silver weight.
 
Round Highlights
 
Metal Content: Contains 1 Kilogram of .9999 Fine Silver
 
Mint: The Perth Mint
 
Series: Australian Lunar Series
 
Year: 2024
 
Purity: .9999 Silver
 
Legal Tender: Australian legal tender backed by the Australian government
 
Obverse Design: Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse by Jody Clark with dates of reign 1952–2022, weight, purity, and denomination
 
Reverse Design: Chinese dragon with stylized waves and fog, Chinese character for dragon, “DRAGON 2024,” and the P125 anniversary mintmark
 
Authentication Feature: Micro-laser engraved security letter to prevent counterfeiting
 
 
Design Details
 
Obverse
 
The obverse features the Jody Clark Memorial Obverse of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, honoring the late monarch following her historic reign. The design includes the dates of her reign “1952–2022”, along with the coin’s weight, purity, and legal tender denomination, creating a dignified tribute that appears on select modern Perth Mint releases.
 
Reverse
 
The reverse portrays a powerful Chinese mythical dragon, surrounded by stylized waves and swirling fog, symbolizing the creature’s legendary ability to control the elements of nature.
 
Also included in the design is the Chinese character for ‘dragon’, the inscription “DRAGON 2024”, and the ‘P125’ mintmark celebrating The Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary.