Golden Dragon 2026 1oz Silver Coloured Rectangular Coin

The Perth Mint presents the Golden Dragon 2026 1oz Silver Coloured Rectangular Coin, featuring an intricately detailed Oriental dragon struck in 99.99% pure silver.

In Chinese mythology, the dragon is revered as a majestic, serpentine creature embodying strength, wisdom and prosperity, celebrated as a guardian of the natural world believed to command rain, rivers and the heavens. Often depicted with flowing whiskers, scaled bodies and a noble presence, the Eastern dragon symbolises potent power, harmony and abundant good fortune, serving as a timeless emblem of imperial authority.

The reverse showcases an intricately detailed golden-coloured Oriental dragon captured in a fierce snarling pose, adorned with finely detailed scales. The coin incorporates a micro-laser engraved authentication feature detectable under a loupe. The obverse bears the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III. Limited to a mintage of 2,500, the coin is presented in a card. Available in Australia and New Zealand only.