2012 5oz Perth Mint Silver Dragon Coin Series 2

Description

Celebrate the most powerful creature in the Chinese zodiac with this 2012 5oz Perth Mint Silver Dragon coin from the acclaimed Lunar Series II. Struck from five ounces of 99.99% pure silver, this stunning coin showcases exceptional craftsmanship and carries an $8 AUD legal tender face value.

At 5 troy ounces of 999 pure silver, the 5oz format offers an exceptional balance — substantial enough to command real presence in hand or on display, yet more accessible than the 10oz or kilo releases. For collectors building a complete Lunar Series II set in the 5oz format, the Dragon is the centrepiece. For those new to the series or the Dragon year specifically, it is an ideal entry point: significant weight, iconic design, and a declared final mintage that confirms genuine scarcity.

The reverse depicts a traditional Chinese dragon in full pursuit of the flaming pearl — a timeless symbol of eternal wisdom and enlightenment in Chinese mythology. The serpentine, four-legged creature is captured with energy and intricate detail, its form coiling dynamically across the design field. The Chinese character for “Dragon,” the inscription “Year of the Dragon” and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark complete the reverse.

The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, along with the face value of $8 AUD, weight, purity and year of issue — issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 and backed by the Australian government.

The 5oz format carried an unlimited mintage, with production ceasing at the end of 2012. Perth Mint records confirm a final declared mintage of 31,664 coins — significantly fewer than the 10oz Dragon (47,390) and a fraction of the 2oz release (118,738). Across all formats in the 2012 Dragon year, the 5oz is among the more scarce, and no further examples will ever be produced.

Each coin is presented in an individual protective capsule.