Perth Mint: Lunar III - Year of the Dragon 1 oz Silver 2024 is the fifth release of the Lunar III series. The previous coins in the series were the Year of the Mouse 2020, the Year of the Buffalo 2021 and the Year of the Tiger 2022, the Year of the Rabbit 2023. The lunar series refers to 12 animals that are representatives of the Chinese lunar calendar. The year 2024 belongs to the dragon and in Chinese mythology it is a majestic beast that inhabits rivers, lakes, oceans and wanders in the sky. The Chinese zodiac sign of the Dragon falls in the years: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 and 2024. All Lunar III coins are extremely popular every year among both investors and collectors, and the design of the values ​​is prepared with the utmost care. and precision by world-famous designers. The coin was minted from Ag.9999 silver, weighing 1 troy ounce and having a diameter of 40.6 mm. The renowned producer of precious metals - The Perth Mint - is responsible for the limited emission. The currency is guaranteed by the Australian government as to the legality and origin of the metal, and is also a legal tender in the issuer's country. The copy is protected by a micro-engraved letter on the reverse side. The obverse of the Year of the Dragon coin is decorated with the image of Queen Elizabeth II, "Australia"