2012 Silver Dragon | 9 Coin Colorized Set

This 2012 Colorized Silver Dragon 9-piece set of one-ounce silver coins from the Perth Mint are sure to be extremely popular with collectors and investors around the world. Therefore, we are pleased to offer our discriminating customers this extremely limited release of only 20,000 sets that is sure to be even more popular than its predecessors. Each 9-piece set will arrive in its Original Mint Box with a Certificate of Authenticity from the world-renowned Perth Mint of Australia. These coins are sure to move very quickly, and they are also sure to thrill fine bullion investors because of their exquisite design. For some perspective on the rarity of the colorized 2012 Silver Dragons, consider the 2012 one-ounce Silver Dragon which is considered very rare with a release limit capped at 300,000. It has continued to sell out with traders around the world. Therefore, this newest edition of colorized, one-ounce Silver Dragons capped at 20,000 sets is sure to be considered a very rare and collectible set of brilliant, uncirculated coins. This is the newest and most popular design of the Australian Lunar Series 2, the dragon. Like the one-ounce plain silver dragon, this strike is designed around the fifth creature of the Chinese Zodiac, the oldest existing chronological record in the world. This set, however, is special because of the beautiful and unique coloration of the dragons on the reverse side of each coin--from brilliant and warm golds and oranges, to shades of red and finally, to the purest of blues--for a total of nine distinct shades. The imperial dragon represented nobility and power in ancient China and decorated many important artifacts. Today, the dragon symbolizes happiness, success, and prosperity. Each 2012 colored Silver Dragon coin is exquisitely crafted by the fine artisans at the Perth Mint, and they have succeeded in capturing the dragon’s spirit in striking detail with the added artistry of this set’s stunning coloration. Each coin has a larger format than most one-ounce coins with an impressive diameter of 45.6 millimeters.

The obverse or front side of each coin features the iconic and noble profile of Queen Elizabeth II famously sculpted by Ian Rank-Broadley. It also includes the inscriptions of "ELIZABETH II," ‘2012,” "AUSTRALIA," and "999 SILVER" with its face value and weight of ONE OUNCE. The reverse sculpture, however, makes these superb coins truly unique. The design of the imperial dragon manages the remarkable feat of being both noble and whimsical. The mythical dragon faces the viewer with a curling mustache, its front claws outstretched as it reaches toward the “pearl of wisdom.” Its serpentine body wraps around the coin, filling almost the entire field with intricate scales. Below the dragon, the Chinese character for the word “dragon” adds to the coin’s Asian impression. The result is very striking, and this coin is sure to please collectors as much as its predecessors have. The inscription "YEAR OF THE DRAGON" also appears on the reverse side. Investors will enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing that their purchase comes with the full faith and guarantee of the Australian government as to the coin’s weight and purity, and collectors will enjoy its exquisite craftsmanship and rarity. Collect the 2012 Silver Colorized Dragon set of nine, one-ounce silver coins, and by using our secure on-line ordering system, you’ll be enjoying them in just days!