Year of the Dragon Quadrant 2024 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Four-Coin Set. Celebrating the Year of the Dragon, this remarkable release is in fact four, legal tender, 1oz silver proof pieces (total 4 ozs) that fit together in the shape of an ancient Chinese’ban liang’ coin – round with a square hole in the middle. The dragon is significant in traditional Chinese culture as a symbol of wealth, wisdom, and good fortune. It is considered particularly lucky to be born in the Year of the Dragon, which occurs every 12 years, including 2024. Bestowed with instinctive bravery, persistence, and intelligence, those born under the influence of the auspicious beast are regarded as ambitious, charismatic, and successful. Proof quality 99.99% pure silver. The obverse portrays the official Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse, featuring the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy supplemented with the dates of Her Majesty’s reign -‘1952 – 2022′. Ancient Chinese’ban liang’ coin format. Four individual 1oz pieces. Mintage of 1,500. The coloured artistry of each coin in this set come together to create a seamlessly blended image. The top coin depicts Ao Shun, the Black Dragon, on top of a mountain; the right-hand coin depicts Ao Guang, the Azure Dragon, near a rocky waterfall; the bottom coin depicts Ao Qin, the Red Dragon, splashing in a river; the left-hand coin depicts Ao Run, the White Dragon, with forked lightning in the sky. Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the coin is housed in a classic black display case and a themed shipper (coloured outer box). This coin, case and outer box are new and in perfect condition – obtained directly from the Perth Mint. Sent via Express Post. Internationally via International Express Post with full tracking.
