Silver Five Ounces 2024 Year of the Dragon, Coin from Australia - detailed information

Silver Five Ounces 2024 Year of the Dragon, Coin from Australia
CoinSilver Five Ounces 2024 Year of the Dragon

The Australian five ounces silver piece (abbreviated as 5 oz and designated with Ag for "silver") is a bullion and commemorative 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 five-ounce silver coin with a face value of $8 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 / Silver Five 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 · 5oz 9999 Ag 8 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. "5oz 9999 Ag" means "five troy ounces of 99.99% silver" - Ag is abbreviated from the Latin word for silver, Argentum.

Obverse Inscription ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA · 5oz 9999 Ag 8 DOLLARS ·
Reverse
Australia / Silver Five Ounces 2024 Year of the Dragon - reverse photo

The reverse of the coin portrays a Chinese mythical dragon facing the viewer, with stylised waves and fog - allusions to its control of the elements, and a flaming pearl of wisdom.

Below it, the Chinese character for "dragon": , below which DRAGON and 2024.

The mint mark of the Perth Mint is below right; 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 above right.

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

Reverse Inscription 龍 DRAGON 2024
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Notes

Silver content (Troy oz): 5.000.
Finish: bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated).
Packaging: in acrylic capsule.
Perth Mint SKU: 3S2406KAAX.
Release date: 17 January 2024.

For additional peace of mind, this 5oz 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.

See also

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 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), 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), Purple 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), Gold Dragon 2024
- Australia, Silver Half Ounce Coloured (50 Cents), Green 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

Silver Five Ounces 2024 Year of the Dragon: Known varieties
Variety Coloured Reverse
Images Australia / Silver Five Ounces 2024 Year of the Dragon / Coloured Reverse - obverse photo Australia / Silver Five Ounces 2024 Year of the Dragon / Coloured Reverse - reverse photo
Mintage Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 2,500
Details

Brilliant Uncirculated coin with a coloured reverse.

All (60) coins of type: Silver Five Ounces (5 oz)
Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
Silver Five Ounces 2007 Year of the Pig 16,430 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA ·8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2011 Australian Koala 5,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2014 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 5,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2015 Australian Kookaburra 1,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2015 · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2015 Wedge-tailed Eagle 2,500 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2016 Australian Koala 5,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2016 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 5,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2017 Year of the Rooster unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 5oz 9999 Ag 2017 8 DOLLARS
Silver Five Ounces 2017 Year of the Rooster, RAM 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2017 · 10 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2017 Australian Kangaroo 1,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2017 Australian Koala 1,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2017 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2018 Australian Kangaroo 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2018 End of WWI 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 5oz 9999 Ag 2018 8 DOLLARS
Silver Five Ounces 2018 Australian Kookaburra 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2018 Australian Swan 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2018 · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2018 Australian Koala 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2018 Rare Earth 1,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 5oz 9999 Ag 2018 8 DOLLARS
Silver Five Ounces 2018 Kangaroo - 25th Anniversary 1,993 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2018 · · 10 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2018 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2,500 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2019 Year of the Pig unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 5oz 9999 Ag 2019 8 DOLLARS
Silver Five Ounces 2019 Australian Kangaroo 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2019 Australian Kookaburra 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2019 Australian Swan 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II 2019 AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2019 Moon Landing 1,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 5oz 9999 Ag 2019 8 DOLLARS
Silver Five Ounces 2019 Australian Koala 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2019 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 2,500 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2020 Australian Koala 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2020 Australian Kookaburra 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS · 1990 2020
Silver Five Ounces 2020 Australian Kangaroo 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II 2020 AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2020 Australian Swan 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II 2020 AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2020 Year of the Mouse, High Relief 388 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 5oz 9999 Ag 8 DOLLARS
Silver Five Ounces 2020 Year of the Mouse, Bullion unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 5oz 9999 Ag 8 DOLLARS
Silver Five Ounces 2020 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 1,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2020 Mob of Roos (1,000) Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · AUSTRALIA 2020
Silver Five Ounces 2021 Australian Swan 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II 2021 AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2021 Australian Kookaburra 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2021 Australian Koala 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2021 Year of the Ox, High Relief 388 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 5oz 9999 Ag 8 DOLLARS
Silver Five Ounces 2021 Year of the Ox unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 5oz 9999 Ag 8 DOLLARS
Silver Five Ounces 2021 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 1,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2021 Redback Spider 1,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · AUSTRALIA 2021 · 5 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2022 Year of the Tiger, Bullion unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 5oz 9999 Ag 8 DOLLARS
Silver Five Ounces 2022 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle 1,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2022 Australian Kookaburra 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2022 Australian Koala 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2022 Australian Swan 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II 2022 AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2022 Great White Shark 1,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · AUSTRALIA 2022 · 5 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2022 Year of the Tiger, High Relief 388 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 5oz 9999 Ag 8 DOLLARS
Silver Five Ounces 2023 Australian Swan 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA 2023 · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2023 Year of the Rabbit, Bullion unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 5oz 9999 Ag 8 DOLLARS
Silver Five Ounces 2023 Year of the Rabbit, High Relief 388 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 5oz 9999 Ag 8 DOLLARS
Silver Five Ounces 2023 Australian Kookaburra 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2023 Desert Scorpion 1,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA 2023 · 5 DOLLARS ·
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Silver Five Ounces 2024 Year of the Dragon unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA · 5oz 9999 Ag 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 Year of the Dragon, High Relief 388 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA · 5oz 9999 Ag 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle (1,000) King Charles III - Portrait by Dan Thorne CHARLES III AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 Australian Kookaburra (500) King Charles III - Portrait by Dan Thorne CHARLES III AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·
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Silver Five Ounces 2024 Year of the Dragon: Details
CountryAustralia
CurrencyAustralian Dollar
Coin TypeSilver Five Ounces (5 oz)
Issued2024
MonarchKing Charles III
EffigyQueen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Jody Clark (Uncouped version)
Face Value8 (x Dollar)
Mintageunknown
CurrentYes
Material0.9999 Silver
DesignerIng Ing Jong
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size61.0000 mm
Thickness7.200 mm
Mass155.5330 g
OCC IDNXYD-ONZC-MWDP-OVRB
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Silver Five Ounces 2024 Year of the Dragon: Photos
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Silver Five Ounces 2024 Year of the Dragon: Photo Australian Lunar Series III 2024 Year of the Dragon 5oz Silver Bullion Coin / thumbnail Australian Lunar Series III 2024 Year of the Dragon 5oz Silver Bullion Coin
Copyright: Perth Mint
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Silver Five Ounces 2024 Year of the Dragon: Photo Australian Lunar Series III 2024 Year of the Dragon 5oz Silver Bullion Coin / thumbnail Australian Lunar Series III 2024 Year of the Dragon 5oz Silver Bullion Coin
Copyright: Perth Mint
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