The 2024 Year of the Dragon Australian Lunar 0.5 oz Gold Bullion Coin is the fifth release in Perth Mint's Australian Lunar Series III, capturing the mythical dragon of the Chinese lunar calendar.

Manufactured by The Perth Mint
24 carat / 999.9 fineness
Contains 0.5 troy ounce of the precious metal
Features a special 125th Anniversary of the Perth Mint Privy Mark
Special obverse memorial design of Queen Elizabeth II
New reverse design
VAT-free
Presentation: Acrylic coin capsule

View the full 2024 Year of the Dragon coins range, or view our Australian silver lunar range.

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2024 Year of the Dragon

In China, they will celebrate the Chinese Year of 4722 when the Year of the Dragon begins. Individuals born between the following dates are considered to be dragons in the Chinese lunar year calendar and are associated with the wood element.

Date: Saturday, 10 February 2024

End: Saturday, 25 January 2025

What Years Come Under the Sign of the Chinese Lunar Dragon?

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

Personality of Dragon Signs

Dragons are said to be natural leaders who guide others with their charisma and are believed to achieve success because of their unwavering spirits. It is noted that the lucky numbers for a dragon are 6 and 8, while their unlucky numbers are 4 and 9.

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

Obverse

The obverse bears the Jody Clark memorial portrait with the dates of her reign '1952-2022' which was first seen on the 2023 Australian kangaroo bullion coins.

An inscription goes around the portrait and reads as the following:

· ELIZABETH II 1952-2022 · AUSTRALIA · 1/2 oz 9999 Au 50 DOLLARS ·

Reverse

The coin's reverse features a powerful dragon depicted alongside waves and swirling fog. Additionally, you'll find the Chinese character '龍,' which translates to 'dragon,' along with the inscription 'DRAGON 2024.'

A special mintmark, 'P125,' commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Australian Perth Mint, is also placed behind the dragon.

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£1,668.91
Product ID	19359
Stock Status	Out of Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Diameter	25.6 mm
Weight/Size	0.5 Ounce
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	0.5000
Fineness/Carat	0.9999 / 24
Date	2024
Obverse Designer	Jody Clark
Reverse Designer	Ing Ing Jong
Issuing Monarch	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Mint/Brand	Perth Mint
Country	Australia

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2024 Year of the Dragon Australian Lunar 0.5 oz Gold Bullion Perth Mint Coin