2018 Australia 1 Dollar 1-oz Silver Dragon Bar NGC MS69 First Releases

A Chinese Icon from the Leading Australian Mint

Holding a preeminent place in Chinese culture, the dragon looms large over such things as terrain, life, and energy. Some believe that he brings the waters of rain, the warmth of sunshine, water, and earth. Some even say that the mountains, valleys, rivers, buildings, and highways correlate to the creature’s head, claws, tail, veins, and his pearl. His breath is the cosmic “chi,” which is the basis for Feng Shui in Chinese culture, which is increasingly being adopted in the West. Even the Chinese emperors referred to themselves as “dragons.” Now, the Perth Mint has introduced its first ever rectangular bullion coin, fittingly called the 2018 Australia one ounce Silver Dragon Bar.

• THE FIRST EVER DRAGON BAR -- This 2018 Australian Silver Dragon Bar is the first legal tender bar from the Perth Mint.

• HONORING A KEY CREATURE FROM CHINESE CULTURE – The dragon is an extremely important figure in Chinese culture, not only appearing in multiple forms of symbolism but also appearing frequently in ceremonies and celebrations.

• FOUR NINE FINE SILVER – Each Dragon Bar was struck from one ounce of 99.99% fine silver at the Perth Mint, the favorite mint of countless collectors worldwide. The mint’s “P” mint mark, which has become a symbol of quality, is on the right side of the reverse.

• AUSTRALIA LEGAL TENDER – Every 2018 Australia Silver Dragon Bar is $1 legal tender in Australia, as noted at the bottom of the obverse under Ian Rank-Broadley’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

• CERTIFIED VIRTUALLY FLAWLESS – Your coin will be graded Mint State-69 (MS69) by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), a distinction that means your almost-flawless coin will showcase an impressive full strike and indistinguishable imperfections -- well above and beyond the quality of the vast majority of coins in the series.

• FIRST RELEASES -- Your coin will also be certified First Releases (FR) by NGC, meaning that it was among the first struck by the mint and was verified within the first 30 days of issue.

Chinese-themed coins are among the most popular targets of countless collectors around the world. From ancient symbols to lunar animals, the coins make for convenient and affordable collections and bring with them ancient lore and tradition. It is fitting, then, that the Perth Mint decided to make its first ever rectangular coin a Chinese dragon. At the center of art, cultural celebrations, and so much more in Chinese culture, the dragon offers beauty and power while serving as a symbol of good, a stark contrast with dragons in the West. Order your 2018 one ounce Silver Dragon Bar from GovMint.com today to share in this Perth Mint first!