2000 Australian One Kilo Lunar Dragon Silver Proof Coin

Reverse of 2000 Australian Year of the Dragon Silver Kilo Coin With Diamond Eyes

Obverse of 2000 Australian Year of the Dragon Silver Kilo Coin With Diamond Eyes

The Chinese Year of the Dragon, commemorated by The Perth Mint. The design features a Chinese imperial dragon, among the clouds, gazing at a pearl. Clouds symbolise good fortune and happiness, while a pearl is the highest symbol for purity and preciousness. The design is surrounded by five bats symbolising the very best in longevity, health and peace, prosperity, integrity and a full life until the end of your days. The bats are pad printed in purple with the clouds in yellow, and the design is based on the emperor's coat. The coin also features the character for dragon.

This is the first time in 3000 years that the dragon has appeared at the end of a millennium. The dragon is the ultimate symbol of the wisdom and culture of the of the Chinese nation. For thousands of years it it has represented the people's spirit for advancement and their desire to express themselves through the beauty of life.

The dragon is seen as the incarnation of power and authority, it can change shape, as the most important, commending heavenly dignity and is often depicted among the clouds. the coin has a face value of $30 (Australian), and the obverse depicts Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

Coin Specifications

Denomination	Diameter	Weight	Alloy	ASW
30 Dollars	100.00	1,000.00	0.999	1,000.00

Notes to Table
Denomination = Face Value.
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Weight in grams.
Alloy = Fineness of silver content.
ASW = Actual Silver Weight = Fine silver content in troy ounces.

Prices & Availability
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Date	Denomination	Description	Version	Mintage	Availability	Price £	Price $
2000	Silver Kilo Coin	Year of the Dragon with Yellow Diamond Eyes	Silver	5000	Sold	£995	$Ask

Notes
Mintage = Quantity issued, where known, otherwise issue limit.

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