Description
Revered mythical beast
In traditional Oriental culture the serpentine-shaped dragon is revered as a noble, benevolent and wise creature offering mankind protection and guidance. Far from the monsters in Western folklore, they are considered divine, lucky and good.
Fortuitous design
The coin portrays a dragon chasing a magical pearl, a motif associated with prosperity and the power to make dreams come true. Included in the design is The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
The Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is portrayed on the obverse together with the coin’s weight, fineness, denomination and 2022 year-date.
PRESENTATION & MINTAGE
Issued as Australian legal tender, the Dragon 2022 1oz Gold Bullion Rectangular Coin is presented in a protective acrylic capsule. In keeping with the special significance of the number eight in Chinese culture, no more than 8,888 of these coins will be released.