YEAR OF THE DRAGON. In 2012 Perth Mint celebrated the Year of the Dragon with release of this beautiful pure silver coin set. According to tradition, people born during Year of the Dragon (1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, and 2024) are said to exhibit that animal’s attributes. While Dragons frequently help others, rarely will they ask for help. Others are attracted to Dragons, especially their colorful personalities, but deep down, Dragons prefer to be alone. Perhaps that is because they’re most successful when working alone. Their preference to be alone can come across as arrogance or conceitedness, but these qualities aren’t applicable. Dragons have tempers that can flare fast! They’re driven, unafraid of challenges, and willing to take risks. They’re passionate in all they do and they do things in grand fashion. The Perth Mint of Australia employs its own proprietary colorization technology, in which the color is actually sealed on the coin. The vibrant hues and precise execution of the technology create a stunning, full-color portrait on each coin. Four different vignettes of different colored dragons, each set in an oriental-style scene of waves and clouds. Each dragon chases its own colored pearl of wisdom. The Chinese character for “Dragon” and the Perth Mint’s “P” mint mark also appear on the reverse. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of England, in crowned profile facing right. This portrait, featuring Her Majesty wearing a tiara and pearl drop earrings, was executed by the sculptor Raphael Maklouf. The legend ELIZABETH II, the date of issue and denomination also appear. The coins are encapsulated inside an elegant, oversize luxury presentation case with a see-through lid that allows for the easy display of the coins, protected by a full-color outer box, and come with numbered certificate of authenticity. ALL COINS ARE IN PERFECT MINT CONDITION. 1 Oz (31.10 g) x 4. 47.66 x 27.60. There are four different dragon portraits, one per coin, and each with a different colored beast: brown, orange (golden), red and blue. Each dragon chases after its own pearl of wisdom, set against a backdrop of Orientalist waves and clouds. These four dragon silver coins. Form a single outdoor scene when placed end-to-end in the order described above. To highlight this tableau, the Perth Mint has developed an ingenious new presentation box that showcases all four silver proofs contiguously, thereby allowing display of the entire vignette while protecting the coins in an elegant, red and black case! DON’T HESITATE TO ASK QUESTIONS AND PLEASE CHECK OUT MY OTHER LISTINGS! FOR CUSTOMERS IN UNITED STATES. EACH SALE COMES WITH UNCONDITIONAL 100% GUARANTEE OF THE QUALITY AND. IF THE ITEM IS NOT AS DESCRIBED OR ARRIVES DEFECTIVE. OF THE QUALITY AS FOR USA CUSTOMERS.

Cook Islands 2012 Year of Dragon Prosperity Brought by the Dragon 1 oz colorized Silver coin. Comes in the original wood collector box with the certificate of authenticity. COA is numbered out of 10,000. You will receive exactly what is pictured.

Cook Islands 2012 YEAR Of The WATER DRAGON – Prosperity 1 Oz Proof Silver Coin. BLUE DRAGON from the “YEAR Of The DRAGON” coin series. The excellent coin of proof condition. Weight: 31,10 g. Size: 38,60 mm. You will receive exactly what you see, please, watch the photos and judge by yourself.

2012 Cook Islands Silver Rectangle Color Dragon Proof 4pcs Coin Set. Its Limited Edition Size of 3000pcs only. A great collectors item. Makes a great gift, especially for those who are born on the dragon years on the Lunar calendar. Year 2012 is a Dragon year. The Dragon is the ultimate symbol of the wisdom and culture of the chinese nation. For thousands of years it has represented the people’s spirit for advancement and their desire to express themselves through the beauty of life. The dragon is seen as the incarnation of power and authority, it can change its shape, swim the deepest seas and fly to the heavens. Of all the Chinese symbols, it is regarded as the most important, commanding heavenly dignity and is often depicted among the clouds The Dragon Throughout history, in virtually every part of the world, man’s imagination has been fueled by the magic and majesty of dragons. These strict guardians have protected buried treasure, golden fleece, even immortality. In China, the dragon has prevailed as the trusted custodian of the highest fonn of wisdom – the pearl. As a supernatural power, the dragon became the symbol reserved strictly for the Emperor. Those who chose to embroider a dragon upon their clothing dared to equate themselves with the Emperor and did so at their own peril. Dragon and Emperor were one. “The dragon’s pearl, ” believed to reside in the dragon’s throat, represented the indisputable authority of the Emperor’s words. At the dawn of a new millennium, “The Year of the Dragon” brings with it the promise of prosperity. If you have any questions, Please feel free to contact me at.

This is a 2012 Red Dragon of the yr of the Dragon series-Cook Islands 1oz colorized silver coin in wooden display box.

In original box and certificate all in photo.

[CK45] Cook Islands 1 dollar set of 4 silver coins Year of the Dragon Lunar 2012. The gorgeous set of coins depicting Chinese dragons was minted in 2012 by the Cook Islands. The series celebrate the Year of the Water Dragon which was the reigning animal sign of the 2012 by the Chinese Lunar Calendar. The set consists of 4 fan-shaped 1-dollar coins; being put all together they complete a round figure with a hole in the center – the form refers to the shape of an ancient Chinese coin. Each item has different colorized picture of the mystique creature. There are green, blue, red and orange dragons depicted on the coins. Next to the image is minted the year of issue in a rectangular frame. The obverse of the coin features the HM’s effigy along with her name and the name of the Islands. There is monetary denomination struck on this side also. The set is packed in a nice wooden case together with the Certificate of Authenticity decorated in Dragon-style as well. Face Value: 1 dollar. Weight (g): 15.55. Gross weight (g): 241.0. Diameter/Dimensions (mm): 0.0.

Blue Dragon Prosperity Silver Coin. Mintage Limit – 10,000. Each coin is struck from 1Oz of pure silver. Coin with Colour Printed. Coin in capsule+with Certificate of Authenticity + Presentation Case. Chinese dragons are legendary creatures in Chinese mythology and folklore, with mythic counterparts among Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Bhutanese, Western and Turkic dragons. In Chinese art, dragons are typically portrayed as long, scaled, serpentine creatures with four legs. In yin and yang terminology, a dragon is yang and complements a yin fenghuang (“Chinese phoenix”). The coins reverse design captures beautifully designed Blue dragon with a pearl in the center. The Dragon is supposed to bring prosperity to its owner. At the top you can read the inscriptions: Prosperity brought by the Dragon. The obverse of each coin features the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Prosperity brought by the Dragon silver coin comes encapsulated and is housed in a beautiful wooden presentation case, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. 1oz – 31.1g.