Gold Ten Ounces 2024 Year of the Dragon, Coin from Australia - detailed information

Gold Ten Ounces 2024 Year of the Dragon, Coin from Australia
CoinGold Ten Ounces 2024 Year of the Dragon

The Australian ten ounces gold piece (abbreviated as 10 oz and designated with Au for "gold") is a bullion coin format. Uniquely, in Australia there are two mints authorised to strike legal tender: the Royal Australian Mint (which also makes the country's circulating coinage) and the Perth Mint which only makes collector and bullion coins, as well as other bullion products.

Both mints endeavour to create coins with attractive designs, and to introduce new designs and themes often, in order to raise the numismatic value of the coins over the value of previous metal used.

This ten-ounce gold coin with a face value of $1,000 (one thousand dollars) was issued as part of the Perth Mint's Lunar Series III to mark the 2024 Chinese Year of the Dragon (10 February 2024 - 28 January 2025).

The mint says about it:
Each animal of the lunar zodiac is said to bestow its dominant characteristics on those born during its rule. The fifth of 12 animals in the calendar, the dragon bestows bravery, ambition, intelligence, and good fortune on those born under its influence in 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 and 2024.

MintPerth Mint Mint MarkLetter P Mintageunknown
Obverse
Australia / Gold Ten Ounces 2024 Year of the Dragon - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown and the Victoria Coronation necklace worn for her Coronation. This is her effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait" worldwide and "Sixth Portrait" in Australia, in "uncouped" version - showing the Queen's shoulders and not terminating at the neck as the normal version.

On the left, in small letters on the Queen's shoulder, the artist's initials J.C (for Jody Clark).

Running continuously around the rim is the monarch's legend and the face value: ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA · 10oz 9999 Au 1000 DOLLARS ·.

The legend is interrupted by the "memorial" inclusion of the dates of the Queen's reign, 1952 - 2022.

The inscription around the rim also incorporates the precious metal content. "10oz 9999 Au" means "ten troy ounces of 99.99% gold" - Au is abbreviated from the Latin word for gold, Aurum.

Obverse Inscription ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA · 10oz 9999 Au 1000 DOLLARS ·
Reverse
Australia / Gold Ten Ounces 2024 Year of the Dragon - reverse photo

The reverse of the coin portrays a Chinese mythical dragon walking to right, with stylised waves and fog - allusions to its control of the elements.

Above right, the Chinese character for "dragon": , below which DRAGON and 2024.

The mint mark of the Perth Mint is on the left; instead of the traditional P, it is P125, celebrating the 125th anniversary of the mint. The designer's initials IJ (for Ing Ing Jong) are below right.

The face value and the precious metal content are on the obverse.

Reverse Inscription 龍 DRAGON 2024
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Notes

Gold content (Troy oz): 10.000.
Finish: bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated).
Packaging: in acrylic capsule.
Perth Mint SKU: 3S2405BAAX.
Release date: 27 November 2023.

For additional peace of mind, this 10oz coin incorporates an authentication feature in the form of a micro-laser engraved letter. Detectable under a magnifying glass, it is designed to make it significantly more difficult for the coin to be counterfeited.

The coin was issued during the reign of King Charles III, but has the Queen Elizabeth II memorial effigy on the obverse.

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Year of the Dragon 2024 coins issued by the Perth Mint include:
- Australia, Platinum Ounce Bullion ($100), Year of the Dragon 2024
- Australia, Gold Ten Ounces Bullion ($1,000), Year of the Dragon 2024
- Australia, Gold Two Ounces Bullion ($200), Year of the Dragon 2024
- Australia, Gold Two Ounces ($200) with Mother of Pearl, Year of the Dragon 2024
- Australia, Gold Ounce Bullion ($100), Year of the Dragon 2024
- Australia, Gold Ounce High Relief Proof ($100), Year of the Dragon 2024
- Australia, Gold Half Ounce Bullion ($50), Year of the Dragon 2024
- Australia, Gold Quarter Ounce Bullion ($25), Year of the Dragon 2024
- Australia, Gold Tenth-Ounce Bullion ($15), Year of the Dragon 2024
- Australia, Gold Twentieth-Ounce Bullion ($5), Year of the Dragon 2024
- Australia, Silver Ten Kilos Bullion ($30), Year of the Dragon 2024
- Australia, Silver Kilo Bullion ($30), Year of the Dragon 2024
- Australia, Silver Five Ounces Bullion ($8), Year of the Dragon 2024
- Australia, Silver Five Ounces High Relief Proof ($8), Year of the Dragon 2024
- Australia, Silver Two Ounces Bullion ($2), Year of the Dragon 2024
- Australia, Silver Two Ounces Antique ($2), Year of the Dragon 2024
- Australia, Silver Two Ounces ($2) with Mother of Pearl, Year of the Dragon 2024
- Australia, Silver Ounce Bullion ($1), Year of the Dragon 2024
- Australia, Silver Ounce High Relief Proof ($1), Year of the Dragon 2024
- Australia, Silver Ounce Coloured ($1), Yellow Dragon (Melbourne Money Expo Special) 2024
- Australia, Silver Ounce Coloured ($1), Blue Dragon (Perth Stamp and Coin Show Special) 2024
- Australia, Silver Ounce Coloured ($1), White Dragon (Brisbane Money Expo Special) 2024
- Australia, Silver Ounce Coloured ($1), Green Dragon (Perth Money Expo Special) 2024
- Australia, Silver Ounce Coloured ($1), Gold Dragon (Chicago World’s Fair of Money Special) 2024
- Australia, Silver Ounce Coloured ($1), Purple Dragon 2024
- Australia, Silver Ounce Coloured ($1), Lilac Dragon (Sydney Money Expo Special) 2024
- Australia, Silver Ounce Coloured ($1), Red Dragon 2024
- Australia, Silver Ounce ($1) with Opal, Year of the Dragon 2024
- Australia, Silver Half Ounce Bullion (50 Cents), Year of the Dragon 2024
- Australia, Silver Half Ounce Coloured (50 Cents), Yellow Dragon 2024
- Australia, Silver Half Ounce Coloured (50 Cents), Blue Dragon 2024
- Australia, Silver Half Ounce Coloured (50 Cents), White Dragon 2024
- Australia, Silver Half Ounce Coloured (50 Cents), Green Dragon 2024
- Australia, Silver Half Ounce Coloured (50 Cents), Gold Dragon 2024
- Australia, Silver Half Ounce Coloured (50 Cents), Purple Dragon 2024
- Australia, Silver Half Ounce Coloured (50 Cents), Lilac Dragon 2024
- Australia, Silver Half Ounce Coloured (50 Cents), Red Dragon 2024
- Australia, Silver Quarter Ounce (25 Cents), Year of the Dragon 2024
- Australia, $1 AlBr, Year of the Dragon 2024
- Tuvalu, Gold Fifth-Ounce, Year of the Dragon 2024 - Prosperity
- Tuvalu, Gold Fifth-Ounce, Year of the Dragon 2024 - Longevity
- Tuvalu, Gold Fifth-Ounce, Year of the Dragon 2024 - Success
- Tuvalu, Silver Ounce Antique ($1) with Rotating Charm, Year of the Dragon 2024
- Tuvalu, Silver Coloured Quadrant (x4 one-ounce coins), Year of the Dragon 2024
- Tuvalu, Silver Half Ounce Coloured (50 cents), Baby Dragon
- 1 oz Gold Bullion Bar (not legal tender), Lunar Dragon
- 1 oz Silver Bullion Bar (not legal tender), Lunar Dragon

All (37) coins of type: Gold Ten Ounces (10 oz)
Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
Gold Ten Ounces 1991 Australian Nugget - Red Kangaroo 5,448 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 2,500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Ten Ounces 1992 Australian Nugget - Red Kangaroo 3,477 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 1000 DOLLARS ·
Gold Ten Ounces 1992 Australian Nugget - Nailtailed Wallaby 40 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 2,500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Ten Ounces 1993 Australian Nugget - Red Kangaroo 911 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 1000 DOLLARS ·
Gold Ten Ounces 1994 Australian Nugget - Red Kangaroo 751 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 1000 DOLLARS ·
Gold Ten Ounces 1995 Australian Nugget - Red Kangaroo 975 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 1000 DOLLARS ·
Gold Ten Ounces 1996 Australian Nugget - Red Kangaroo 1,358 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 1000 DOLLARS ·
Gold Ten Ounces 1997 Australian Nugget - Red Kangaroo 961 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 1000 DOLLARS ·
Gold Ten Ounces 1998 Australian Nugget - Red Kangaroo 678 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 1000 DOLLARS ·
Gold Ten Ounces 1999 Australian Nugget - Red Kangaroo 512 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 1000 DOLLARS ·
Gold Ten Ounces 2000 Australian Nugget - Red Kangaroo 260 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 1000 DOLLARS ·
Gold Ten Ounces 2001 Year of the Snake 153 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 1000 DOLLARS ·
Gold Ten Ounces 2001 Australian Nugget - Red Kangaroo 328 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 1000 DOLLARS ·
Gold Ten Ounces 2002 Australian Nugget - Red Kangaroo 185 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 1000 DOLLARS ·
Gold Ten Ounces 2003 Australian Nugget - Red Kangaroo 239 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 1000 DOLLARS ·
Gold Ten Ounces 2004 Australian Nugget - Red Kangaroo 252 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 1000 DOLLARS ·
Gold Ten Ounces 2005 Australian Nugget - Red Kangaroo 437 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 1000 DOLLARS ·
Gold Ten Ounces 2006 Australian Nugget - Red Kangaroo 499 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 1000 DOLLARS ·
Gold Ten Ounces 2007 Year of the Pig 192 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 1000 DOLLARS ·
Gold Ten Ounces 2007 Australian Nugget - Red Kangaroo 504 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 1000 DOLLARS ·
Gold Ten Ounces 2008 Australian Nugget - Red Kangaroo 615 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 1000 DOLLARS ·
Gold Ten Ounces 2009 Australian Kangaroo 943 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 1000 DOLLARS ·
Gold Ten Ounces 2018 The Jewelled Phoenix 8 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 10oz 9999 GOLD 2018 2000 DOLLARS
Gold Ten Ounces 2019 Year of the Pig unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 10oz 9999 GOLD 2019 1000 DOLLARS
Gold Ten Ounces 2019 The Jewelled Dragon 9 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 10oz 9999 GOLD 2020 2000 DOLLARS
Gold Ten Ounces 2020 Year of the Mouse unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 10oz 9999 Au 1000 DOLLARS
Gold Ten Ounces 2020 The Jewelled Tiger 8 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 10oz 9999 GOLD 2020 2000 DOLLARS
Gold Ten Ounces 2021 The Jewelled Horse 8 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 10oz 9999 GOLD 2021 2000 DOLLARS
Gold Ten Ounces 2021 Year of the Ox unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 10oz 9999 Au 1000 DOLLARS
Gold Ten Ounces 2022 The Jewelled Koi 8 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 10oz 9999 GOLD 2022 2500 DOLLARS
Gold Ten Ounces 2022 Year of the Tiger unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 10oz 9999 Au 1000 DOLLARS
Gold Ten Ounces 2023 Year of the Rabbit unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 10oz 9999 Au 1000 DOLLARS
Gold Ten Ounces 2023 The Jewelled Snake (8) Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA 2023 · 10oz 9999 Au 2500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Ten Ounces 2024 Year of the Dragon unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA · 10oz 9999 Au 1000 DOLLARS ·
Gold Ten Ounces 2024 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle (25) King Charles III - Portrait by Dan Thorne CHARLES III AUSTRALIA · 1000 DOLLARS ·
Gold Ten Ounces 2024 The Jewelled Turtle (8) King Charles III - Portrait by Dan Thorne CHARLES III · AUSTRALIA 2024 · 10oz 9999 Au 2500 DOLLARS ·
Gold Ten Ounces 2025 Year of the Snake unknown King Charles III - Portrait by Dan Thorne CHARLES III AUSTRALIA · 10oz 9999 Au 1000 DOLLARS ·
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Gold Ten Ounces 2024 Year of the Dragon: Details
CountryAustralia
CurrencyAustralian Dollar
Coin TypeGold Ten Ounces (10 oz)
Issued2024
MonarchKing Charles III
EffigyQueen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Jody Clark (Uncouped version)
Face Value1000 (x Dollar)
Mintageunknown
CurrentYes
Material0.9999 Gold
DesignerIng Ing Jong
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size61.0000 mm
Thickness7.800 mm
Mass311.0660 g
OCC IDANMQ-EPYC-NVZX-OJYG
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Gold Ten Ounces 2024 Year of the Dragon: Photo Australian Lunar Series III 2024 Year of the Dragon 10oz Gold Bullion Coin / thumbnail Australian Lunar Series III 2024 Year of the Dragon 10oz Gold Bullion Coin
Copyright: Perth Mint
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