2018 Perth Mint Dragon Silver Bar Coin 1 oz

Perth Mint has outdone itself yet again with a brilliant silver release that will interest both collectors and investors. These 2018 1 oz Australian Silver Dragon Bar Coins are the very first bar-shaped bullion coins from this premier Australian mint. Although it was established as an Australian branch of the Royal Mint in London, the Perth Mint is now wholly owned by the Government of Western Australia. It contributed to the British Imperial Empire's vast minting prowess and worked alongside the now-defunct Sydney Mint and Melbourne Mint to supply coinage to the nations in the commonwealth. Each of these Silver Dragon Coins is struck using 1 troy ounce of 0.9999 fine silver. Moreover, they are considered legal tender in Australia and are assigned face values of $1 (AUD) each. The obverses of these coins bear the familiar portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II -- rendered by Ian Rank-Broadley. The face value, year of issue, and the weight and purity of the silver in the coin accompany the Queen's image. On the other hand, the reverses feature an awe-inspiring Chinese dragon, quite literally, in hot pursuit of a flaming pearl. The artwork is reminiscent of traditional Chinese designs as the dragon's portrayal is brought to life with an uncanny attention to detail and surrounding designs depicting wind, water, and clouds. Boasting a mintage of just 5000,000 coins, these 2018 1 oz Australian Silver Dragon Bar Coins deserve a place on the mantelpiece. Not only do they feature stunning imagery, but they are also unique bar-shaped, face-value-bearing silver offerings from one of the most prestigious mints in the world -- the Perth Mint. Specifications:Tube Quantity: 20Mint Box Quantity: 200Mintage: 500,000Metal Content: 1 Troy OzPurity: 0.9999Mintmark: P