Coin | Silver Ounce 2024 Year of the Dragon Rotating Charm |
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The Tuvaluan Dollar is the currency of Tuvalu - a small nation in the Pacific Ocean. Tuvalu has never had banknotes of its own, and has been issuing coins since 1976; these circulate together with coins of the Australian Dollar, which is also legal tender in the country, and to which the Tuvaluan Dollar is pegged.
The Australian Perth Mint issues a large variety of non-circulating legal tender coins under the authority of Tuvalu. Some of these are in the silver ounce format (abbreviated as 1 oz). Strictly speaking, they are not bullion as they are priced at a premium and are targeted at collectors who appreciate them for their artistic merit and collectable value and not just for their precious metal content.
This coin is part of a series dedicated to the Chinese Lunar Year of the Dragon 2024.
The mint says about it: The dragon is significant in traditional Chinese culture as a symbol of wealth, wisdom, and good fortune. It is considered particularly lucky to be born in the Year of the Dragon, which occurs every 12 years, including 2024. Bestowed with instinctive bravery, persistence, and intelligence, those born under the influence of the auspicious beast are regarded as ambitious, charismatic, and successful. |
Mint | Perth Mint |
Mint Mark | Letter P |
Total Mintage |
3,000
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At the centre of the coin is a circular rotating silver bead insert representing a dragon, plated with 18ct gold.
Above, a small effigy of Queen Elizabeth II - her Fourth Portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley, below which in tiny letters the designer's initials IRB. Horizontally below, the years of the Queen's reign, 1952 - 2022.
Around the rim, the monarch's legend, the face value of the coin and the date of issue: QUEEN ELIZABETH II · 1 DOLLAR TUVALU 2024 ·. |
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At the centre of the coin is a circular rotating silver bead insert representing a dragon, plated with 18ct gold. The charm is surrounded by artistic representations of a serpentine-shaped dragon, stylised clouds, and a symbolic flaming pearl (in Chinese culture, a symbol of wisdom).
The Perth Mint's P mint mark is below right. The designer's initials NM (for Natasha Muhl) are above left, near the rim.
Around above right, the precious metal content: 1oz 9999 SILVER (one troy ounce of 99.99% silver). |
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Reverse Inscription |
1oz 9999 SILVER |
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Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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Notes | Silver content (Troy oz): 1.000 Finish: antique, with rotating bead insert plated with 18ct gold. Packaging: in a classic black display case with a clear lid that comes in an illustrated shipper, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Perth Mint SKU: 24P79AAA. Date of issue: 5 March 2024. Issue price: AU$ 185.00
The coin was issued during the reign of King Charles III; however, as there was no portrait of the king approved for use in Tuvalu yet, the obverse of the coin portrays a "Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse" with the dates of her reign - "1952 - 2022". |
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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 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 coins issued by various countries and mints for the 2024 Year of the Dragon: - Ascension Island (Commonwealth Mint), 1 oz Silver Bullion (£1), Year of the Dragon 2024 - Australia (Perth Mint), 1 oz Silver Bullion ($1), Year of the Dragon 2024 - Australia (Perth Mint), 1 oz Silver High Relief Proof ($1), Year of the Dragon 2024 - Australia (Perth Mint), 1 oz Silver Coloured ($1), Yellow Dragon 2024 - Australia (Perth Mint), 1 oz Silver Coloured ($1), Blue Dragon 2024 - Australia (Perth Mint), 1 oz Silver Coloured ($1), White Dragon 2024 - Australia (Perth Mint), 1 oz Silver Coloured ($1), Green Dragon 2024 - Australia (Perth Mint), 1 oz Silver Coloured ($1), Gold Dragon 2024 - Australia (Perth Mint), 1 oz Silver Coloured ($1), Purple Dragon 2024 - Australia (Perth Mint), 1 oz Silver Coloured ($1), Lilac Dragon 2024 - Australia (Perth Mint), 1 oz Silver Coloured ($1), Red Dragon 2024 - Australia (Perth Mint), 1 oz Silver Proof with Opal ($1), Year of the Dragon 2024 - Australia (Royal Australian Mint), 1 oz Silver Bullion ($1), Year of the Dragon 2024 - Australia (Royal Australian Mint), 1 oz Silver Proof Domed ($5), Year of the Dragon 2024 - Bhutan (Singapore Mint), 1 oz Silver Bullion (200 Ngultrum), Year of the Dragon 2024 - Bhutan (Singapore Mint), 1 oz Silver Proof Coloured (500 Ngultrum), Year of the Dragon 2024 - France (Paris Mint), 1 oz Silver Proof (€20), Year of the Dragon 2024 - Niue (NZ Mint), 1 oz Silver Bullion ($2), Year of the Dragon 2024 - Niue (NZ Mint), 1 oz Silver Proof Gilded ($2), Year of the Dragon 2024 - Niue (PAMP), 1 oz Silver Proof ($1), Year of the Dragon 2024 - Pitcairn Islands (Tower Mint), 1 oz Silver Bullion ($1), Year of the Dragon 2024 - Pitcairn Islands (Tower Mint), 1 oz Silver Proof ($5), Year of the Dragon 2024 - Rwanda (B.H.Mayer), 1 oz Silver Bullion (50 Rwandan Francs), Year of the Dragon 2024 - Samoa (Scottsdale Mint), 1 oz Silver Bullion (2 Tala), Year of the Dragon 2024 - Tokelau (B.H.Mayer), 1 oz Silver Proof (5 Tokelau Dollars), Year of the Dragon - Mirror Dragon 2024 - Tuvalu (Perth Mint), 1 oz Silver Antique ($1) with Rotating Charm, Year of the Dragon 2024 - Tuvalu (Perth Mint), 4x 1 oz Silver Quadrant (4x $1), Year of the Dragon 2024 - United Kingdom (Royal Mint), 1 oz Silver Proof (£2), Year of the Dragon 2024 - (not legal tender), APMEX, 1 oz Silver Round, Year of the Dragon 2024 - (not legal tender), APMEX, 1 oz Silver Bar, Year of the Dragon 2024 - (not legal tender), Asahi, 1 oz Silver Round, Year of the Dragon 2024 - (not legal tender), PAMP Suisse, 1 oz Silver Bar, Legend of the Azure Dragon 2024
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