Modern Art – 92,5% silver coin, Spain 2016

Country – Australia
Year – 2024
Face Value – 1$
Metal – Silver .9999
Weight –1 oz
Size – 40,6 mm
Quality – Proof
Max mintage – 6000 coins

The coin portrays a coloured representation of a dragon with water cascading from its mouth, stylised waves, and a flaming pearl, a symbol of wisdom. Included in the design is the Chinese character for ‘dragon’, the inscription ‘DRAGON 2024’ and a ‘P125’ mintmark signifying The Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary.

Denomination (TVD) – 2
Fineness (% purity) – 99.99
Weight (g) – 62.213
Diameter (mm) – 45,6
Thickness (mm) – 6.5
Mintage – 3,000

The antiqued coin incorporates a 24-carat gold-plated Christmas stocking. Included in the surrounding artistry is a tree, wreath and garlands adorned with coloured baubles and ribbons, as well as a stocking, snow globes, gift-wrapped boxes, sleepy pets, and refreshments for Santa on his busiest night of the year. Also to be found in the design is The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
The coin bears The Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse, featuring the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy supplemented with the dates of Her Majesty’s reign. The coin’s weight, purity, monetary denomination, and year-date encircle the image of a Christmas wreath.