The 2012 Year of the Dragon 1 oz Silver Bar celebrates the fifth animal in the Chinese Zodiac. As part of the twelve-year Lunar cycle, the Dragon symbolises strength, courage, and prosperity.

The silver bars are manufactured by the renowned Swiss refiner PAMP Suisse and are issued for investment purposes, but they also make exceptional gifts for Chinese New Year. They are perfect for those who share the Dragon Zodiac sign, adding a touch of tradition and elegance to any collection.

Fineness: 999 fine silver
Finish: Bullion
Silver Content: 1 troy ounce of silver
Tax Benefit: Available as special scheme products
Condition: Pre-Owned
Weight: 1 oz
Size: 47mm x 27mm x 2.45mm

Take advantage of our second hand silver products sold on the special scheme! This means you pay less as you are only charged VAT on our profit margin, so we can offer these silver bars at a lower price than new silver bars.

If you're looking for alternative Lunar investment bullion bars, our complete range depicts a wide variety of animals from the Chinese Zodiac. You may also be interested in exploring our complete PAMP Suisse silver bar collection.

Who Are PAMP Suisse?

PAMP Suisse is a well-known company based in Switzerland, which specialises in the production of high-quality precious metal products, including gold and silver bars and coins.

What Are the Years of the Dragon?

The years of the dragon include: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024 and every 12 years later.

Famous People Born in the Year of the Dragon

Here is a short list of famous celebrities, both past and present, who were born during the Chinese lunar calendar year of the dragon.

Pelé (Edson Arantes do Nascimento): October 23, 1940 - Metal Dragon
Liam Neeson: June 7, 1952 - Water Dragon
Keanu Reeves: September 2, 1964 - Wood Dragon
50 Cent (Curtis James Jackson III): July 6, 1975 - Fire Dragon
Adele (Laurie Adkins): May 5, 1988 - Earth Dragon

Sell Your Silver Bars to Chards

Are you ready to sell your silver bars to Chards? We guarantee competitive rates to all sellers, whether you choose to visit us in our showroom, use our postal service, or opt for our distance buy-in service.

Obverse

The obverse of the bar features a dragon coiled around a pole, with the Chinese character for 'Dragon' positioned at the bottom of the pole.

Reverse

The reverse of the bar shows the same scene but from the opposite angle and features the PAMP Suisse logo, and bears the following inscription:

1 oz SILVER 999

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£55.97
Product ID	20525
Stock Status	Out of Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Silver
Weight/Size	1 Ounce
Silver Weight Troy Ounces	1.0000
Fineness/Carat	0.999 Fine
Date	2012
Mint/Brand	PAMP Suisse
Country	Switzerland

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2012 PAMP Lunar 'Year of the Dragon' 1 oz Silver Bar (Pre-Owned)