Silver Ounce 2017 Dragon and Phoenix, High Relief, Coin from Australia - detailed information

The obverse of the coin shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"). The Queen wears the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" diamond tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary (Her Majesty's grandmother) in 1947 - which she also has on the Machin and the Gottwald portraits.

In small letters below the head, the artist's initials IRB (for Ian Rank-Broadley).

Around the effigy is the monarch's legend, the date of issue and the value: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1oz 9999 Ag 2017 1 DOLLAR.

The inscription around the rim also incorporates the precious metal content. "1 oz 9999 Ag" means "one troy ounce of 99.99% silver" - Ag is abbreviated from the Latin word for silver, Argentum.

In a finely detailed representation, the revered dragon (yang) and phoenix (yin), surround a flaming pearl and clouds. The dragon is depicted with its mouth open and its eyes wide with anticipation as it endeavours to catch the prized treasure.

Above right is the Perth Mint’s P mint mark. Below right, the designer's initials TV, for Thomas Vaughan.

There is no inscription.

Silver content (Troy oz): 1.000
Finish: proof, high relief.
Packaging: in timber display case within a themed shipper, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Perth Mint Item ID: 17B36BAA

Note that this coin has a smaller diameter than the bullion silver ounce, and is thicker.