Gold Two Ounces 2024 Mother of Pearl - Year of the Dragon, Coin from Australia - detailed information

The obverse of the coin displays the bust of King Charles III, which depicts him bare-headed (uncrowned) and wearing a suit and tie, facing left.

Below the shoulder truncation in tiny letters, the artist's initials DT (for Dan Thorne).

Around, the monarch's legend and the face value of the coin: CHARLES III AUSTRALIA · 200 DOLLARS ·.

The effigy is smaller than usual, allowing for more space in the centre of the obverse which is patterned with rays radiating from the centre.

The reverse design portrays two dragons on a background of clouds, representing their heavenly realm. The mythical creatures surround a precision carved mother of pearl centrepiece featuring a three-dimensional sterling silver representation of the Chinese character for "dragon", 龍.

In small letters around above right, the inscription YEAR OF THE DRAGON. Aound below left, the date of issue and the precious metal content: 2024 2oz 9999 GOLD (two troy ounces of 99.99% gold).

The mint mark of the Perth Mint is on the left; instead of the usual P, it is P125 in celebration of the mint's 125th anniversary. The designer's initials JM (for Ing Ing Jong) are on the dragon's foot below right.

Finish: Proof FDC, mother of pearl inserts.
Packaging: in presentation case with illustrated shipper, and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Perth Mint SKU: 24P78BAA.
Release date: 10 September 2024.
Release price: AU$ 10,995.00.