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Reverse: The reverse of each coin depicts a traditional Chinese dragon, a long, scaled, serpentine creature with four legs, and a ‘pearl of wisdom’. The Chinese character for ‘dragon’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Dragon’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.
Obverse: Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, each gold coin depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse. Also the coins origin country, year, denomination, gold weight and proof are marked on the obverse.
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In addition to investment, these superb proof quality releases are perfect for people born in ‘dragon’ years – 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 and 2012.
Dragons are regarded as confident, enterprising, independent, self-assured, brave and passionate. The Dragons are the free spirits of the Chinese Zodiac
The Dragon is a creature of myth and legend. In ancient China, the celestial Dragon represents an emperor and power. Today, it is the ultimate auspicious symbol signifying success and happiness.
Famous people born in the Year of the Dragon are Al Pacino (1940), Calista Flockhart (1964), Colin Farrell (1976), John Lennon (1940), Reese Witherspoon (1976), Ringo Starr (1940), Sandra Bullock (1964), Shirley Temple (1928)
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1 kg; 1 oz; 1/2 oz; 1/4 oz; 1/10 oz; 1/20 oz
