Silver Lunar Year of the Dragon

Silver Lunar Year of the Dragon at BGASC

Most government and private mints issue annual lunar-themed coins and bars to coincide with the Chinese zodiac and Chinese New Year. The Chinese zodiac is a 12-animal cycle with each animal symbolizing unique personality traits. Notably, of the 12 animals, the dragon is the lone mythical animal in the zodiac. Learn more about the Year of the Dragon and the Silver Lunar Year of the Dragon products at BGASC. Right here.

Year of the Wood Dragon 2024

While 2024 is the Year of the Dragon, more specifically, it’s the Year of the Wood Dragon. What some don’t know is that each year has one of the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water) assigned to it. This turns the 12-year cycle into a 60-year cycle. 2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon, an event that won’t happen again until 2084.

The dragon represents auspicious qualities such as good health, fortune, strength, and courage. It’s said that more children are born during the Year of the Dragon than in any other year, a statement that was confirmed by the University of Washington.

The dragon is the 5th animal in the zodiac. It’s said that the Jade Emperor created a race across a rapid river with every animal. The first 12 to finish would be represented in the zodiac. The dragon finished 5th, and as such, is the 5th animal in the zodiac.

Silver Year of the Dragon Coins

• Lunar Series III: These coins are from the Perth Mint and are a part of the Lunar Series III. The dragon is seen in front-facing relief breathing fire. The P125 mint mark indicates the 125th anniversary of the Perth Mint. Coins are available in several sizes ranging from 1/2 oz to 1 kilo. Proof strikes and even colorized coins are available.
• Pitcairn Island Silver Lunar Year of the Dragon Coin: These are issued by the Pitcairn Islands and are struck by the Tower Mint. The reverse shows a dragon flying across the field with cherry blossoms and tree lanterns in the background. Coins are available in sizes ranging from 1/4 oz to 1 kilo, with even proof strikes, and a colorized coin being available as well.
• Samoa Silver Year of the Dragon: These coins are issued from Samoa but are struck by the Scottsdale Mint. Coins are available in three sizes (1/2 oz, 1 oz, and 2 oz) and are available in multiple variations (antique, proof-like, rhodium plating). The dragon is seen in right-profile relief flying around the design field.
• Proof Macau Silver Lunar Dragon: Available in a 5 oz weight and a 1 oz weight, these coins feature a teal dragon made from a tile pattern. Also featured on the reverse is a Swarovski crystal. These coins are struck by the Singapore Mint.

Silver Year of the Dragon Bars

• 10 oz Year of the Dragon Silver Bar: This minted ingot is produced by SilverTowne. The obverse shows the dragon in right-profile relief along with the traditional Chinese character for the dragon. The reverse shows a repeating pattern design. Bars are sealed in plastic or can arrive in boxes of 50.
• 100 Gram Scottsdale Silver Dragon Bar: This cast bar is from the Scottsdale Mint and features the dragon, year of issue, metal content and purity, and a serial number on the obverse. Each bar contains 3.215 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.

Silver Year of the Dragon Rounds

• 1 oz Asahi Dragon Silver Round: Produced by Asahi, these rounds contain 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver. Identifying marks of the round are on the obverse, while the reverse features a dragon flying across the field, along with a tree, and the traditional Chinese character for dragon.
• 2024 1 oz Year of the Dragon Silver Round (Lunar Series Card): From SilverTowne, the design of the dragon is similar to that of the Silver Bar from SilverTowne mentioned above. These rounds arrive in Lunar Series-themed cards.

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