Royal Mint Lunar: Year of the Dragon 5 oz Silver 2024 Proof
The Royal Mint Lunar: Year of the Dragon 5 oz Silver 2024 Proof coin is an interesting investment proposition that can enrich a collector's portfolio. The coin depicts a dragon, the 5th animal of the 12 animals that represent the Chinese lunar calendar. The year 2024 belongs to the dragon and in Chinese mythology it is a majestic beast that inhabits rivers, lakes, oceans and roams the skies. The Chinese zodiac sign of the dragon falls in the years: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 i 2024.
The coin was produced from Ag silver.999, with a weight of 5 troy ounces and a diameter of 65 mm, in standard proof. The renowned mint, The Royal Mint, is responsible for issuing coins limited to 288 pieces. The Year of the Dragon 2024 currency is a product that is guaranteed by the UK government and is a full-fledged means of payment in the issuer's territory. The product is housed in individual, certified packaging.
Obverse the Year of the Dragon coin is decorated with the likeness of King Charles III of Great Britain and the denomination and year, designed by Martin Jennings.
Reverse introduces the figure of the dragon. The reverse side bears the inscription "YEAR OF THE DRAGON" and the year the coin was struck. The valor was designed by William Webb.
