2012 Australia $1 Silver Proof "Year of Dragon"

• Mint: Royal Australian Mint
• Denomination: $1
• Quality: Proof
• Issue limit: 10,000
• Alloy: 99.9% Fine Silver
• Diameter: 25 mm
• Weight: 11.66 grams
• Design: Vladimir Gottwald
• Box/Capsule: Yes/Yes
• Certificate: Yes

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Since 2007 the Royal Australian Mint has released coins in its Lunar Series to celebrate the Chinese Lunar Years. With a total of 12 years in the cycle, the 2012 coin celebrates the Year of the Dragon.

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2012 is the Year of the Dragon, which begins on January 23, 2012 and ends on February 9, 2013. The Dragon (1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000) is the fifth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 Animal signs. The Dragon is a creature of myth and legend. In ancient China, the celestial Dragon represents an emperor and power. Today, it is the ultimate auspicious symbol signifying success and happiness.