The dragon is the most important cultural and mythological symbol of China. It is also a favorite design of many coin collectors and precious metals stackers like myself.

I have long been attracted to anything dragon (and thus collected them in different forms, including in Beanie Baby), even before I started stacking. WHY? I was born on the Lunar Calendar Year of the FIRE DRAGON, the strongest and fiercest Dragon in mythical land, LOL!

The first Perth Mint dragon coins that I acquired were the 2020 Lunar Dragon I and the 2012 Lunar Dragon II. I may show the Lunar Dragon coins in the future.

For this week, I will show three silver dragon coins, starting with this first commemorative issue release in 2017.

2017 Australia 1 oz Silver Dragon & Phoenix BU

Composition: .9999 Silver, Weight: 31.135 g, Diameter: 40.6 mm, Thickness: 4 mm

On the reverse side of the 2017 Australian Dragon and Phoenix Silver Coins is the image of the Phoenix and Dragon circling the center of the design field. The center of the design field includes a flaming pearl that is emblematic of knowledge and the pursuit of eternal wisdom. While the dragon also represents power and good luck in Chinese culture, the phoenix is a universal symbol of rebirth and revival following destruction.

The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.