2012 Australia .999 Pure Silver 5 oz $8 Coin Year of Dragon Colour

2012 Australia $8 Silver Coin Lunar Series Year of the Dragon 5 oz .999 Pure Specifications: - Composition 99.9% pure Silver - Low Mintage - Weight 5 Troy Ounces - Face Value $8 - Finish Specimen with Colourized Red Dragon - Edge Serrated The Australian Lunar Silver Coin Series celebrates the dragon, the fifth animal in the Chinese lunar calendar. The birth dates for people ruled by the Chinese lunar dragon include 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 and 2012. Those born under the influence of this sign are said to be confident, enterprising, independent, self-assured, brave and passionate. This coin is meticulously struck by The Perth Mint from 5 ounces of 99.9% pure silver in specimen quality. REVERSE The reverse of the coin depicts a dragon with a representation of a 'pearl of wisdom'. The Chinese character for ‘dragon’ and the inscription YEAR OF THE DRAGON also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark. OBVERSE Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse. Included: Original authentic .999 Pure Silver 5 ounce Coin and Capsule. No COA, No Outer Sleeve or Display Box included. Just one pure silver 5oz Coin and Capsule Coin is pre-owned, plastic capsule may have some minor surface scratches on capsule.