2026 1oz Perth Mint Gold Dragon Rectangular Coin

Description

Few symbols carry the weight of meaning that the dragon does. Feared and revered across civilisations for millennia, it represents destruction in the West and divine fortune in the East. The Perth Mint brings both traditions to mind with this stunning 2026 Oriental Dragon 1oz Gold Bullion Coin, a piece that is as rich in symbolism as it is in craftsmanship.

Designed by Jennifer McKenna, the reverse features a meticulously detailed oriental dragon, snarling with open claws and intricately scaled wings, rendered in a minted impression on 99.99% pure gold. The design is completed with the “2026” inscription and The Perth Mint’s signature “P” mintmark. The obverse bears Dan Thorne’s effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, set against radiant lines, alongside the inscription “CHARLES III AUSTRALIA” and the coin’s weight, purity, and $100 AUD monetary denomination.

With a maximum mintage of just 8,888 pieces, this coin carries more than collector appeal. In Chinese culture, the number eight is synonymous with prosperity and good fortune, making the mintage itself a deliberate nod to the Eastern tradition the design honours.