2000 Silver 10oz Year of the Dragon Perth Mint Coin

The 2000 Australian Lunar Silver 10 Ounce Bullion Coin is part of the Perth Mint's Lunar Series 1, commemorating the 'Year of the Dragon', the fifth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac.

Manufactured by The Royal Mint
0.999 fineness
Contains 10 troy ounces (311.0348g) of the precious metal
Weight: 311.1g
Diameter: 75.5mm
Declared mintage: 7,926

Chinese Dragon Zodiac Sign

In the Chinese zodiac, the Dragon represents the year 2000, and its associated element is Water, based on the Chinese Five Elements. Thus, individuals born in 2000 are known as Metal Dragons.

Obverse

The obverse features the 4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley.

Reverse

The reverse side of the coin depicts a Chinese dragon surrounded by flames, along with a pearl of wisdom, designed by Ing Ing Jong.

Additionally, the coin bears the following inscription:

2000 龍 10 OZ 999 SILVER

龍 = Dragon

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£248.51
Product ID	19068
Stock Status	Out of Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Silver
Diameter	75.5mm
Weight/Size	10 Ounce
Silver Weight Troy Ounces	10.0000
Fineness/Carat	0.999 Fine
Date	2000
Obverse Designer	Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse Designer	Ing Ing Jong
Issuing Monarch	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Mint/Brand	Perth Mint
Country	Australia

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