2018 Perth Mint Dragon Rectangular 1 oz Gold Coin

2018 Perth Mint Dragon Rectangular 1 oz Gold Coin

The Perth Mint has enhanced its range of bullion coins for investors with a significantly new type of offering.

Struck in the shape of our popular minted bars, the new rectangle-shaped Dragon bullion coins are issued as Australian legal tender.

Made from 1oz of 99.99% pure gold, these releases tap into surging interest in Asian-style design themes exemplified by the Mint’s highly successful Australian Lunar coin program.

With elements carefully chosen to convey the significance of Chinese lore and legend, the coins’ design visualize an Oriental dragon, a mythical creature revered for its benevolence. Its serpentine figure is chasing a flaming pearl, believed to have the mystical power to grant people their wishes.

Coin Highlights:

• Contains 1 oz of .9999 fine Gold.
• Presented in a protective capsule.
• Limited mintage of 25,000 coins.
• Coin features a unique rectangular shape.
• Obverse: Bears the Ian Rank-Broadley likeness of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the face value, year-date, weight and fineness.
• Reverse: Features a stylized Chinese dragon chasing a flaming pearl, with wind, clouds and water in the background. The design also includes The Perth Mint's "P" mintmark.
• Sovereign coin backed by the Australian government.