{"product_id":"2012-australia-year-of-the-dragon-1-oz-silver-proof-colorized-coin-anda-melbourne-show-special-perth-mint","title":"2012 Australia Year of the Dragon 1 oz Silver Proof Colorized Coin ANDA Melbourne Show Special | Perth Mint","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2012 Australia Year of the Dragon 1 oz Silver Proof Colorized Coin\u003cbr\u003eANDA Melbourne Coin Show Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePresented here is one of the most collectible special releases from the acclaimed Australian Lunar Series II—the \u003cstrong\u003e2012 Year of the Dragon 1 oz Silver Proof Colorized Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e, issued exclusively by the Perth Mint for the \u003cstrong\u003eANDA Melbourne Coin Show held July 7–8, 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis special edition features a stunning \u003cstrong\u003eyellow (gold) colorized dragon\u003c\/strong\u003e design that distinguishes it from the Sydney Coin Show release. Produced exclusively for the Melbourne ANDA show, it was never offered through the Perth Mint's regular retail distribution, making it a highly sought-after collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dragon represents strength, prosperity, wisdom, and success in Chinese culture, making this one of the flagship releases of the Lunar Series II program. The combination of vibrant selective color, brilliant proof finish, and exclusive ANDA presentation creates an exceptional addition to any advanced Lunar collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCoin Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial Australian legal tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by the Perth Mint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusive ANDA Melbourne Coin Show Special issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures the distinctive yellow colorized Year of the Dragon design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful proof finish with frosted devices and mirrored fields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the original Perth Mint presentation box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the original Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal ANDA Melbourne show presentation folder included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDepicts a beautifully detailed yellow colorized Chinese dragon surrounding a flaming pearl, together with the Chinese character for Dragon and the inscription \u003cem\u003eYear of the Dragon\u003c\/em\u003e. The brilliant proof finish highlights every intricate detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eObverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDisplays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, along with the denomination, year, weight, purity, and issuing country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAustralia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerth Mint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAustralian Lunar Series II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eANDA Melbourne Coin Show Special (July 7–8, 2012)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.999 Fine Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Troy Ounce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45.60 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColorized\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (Yellow Dragon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFace Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$1 AUD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal Perth Mint Presentation Box, Certificate of Authenticity \u0026amp; ANDA Melbourne Show Folder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New presentation complete with the original Perth Mint display box, Certificate of Authenticity, and exclusive ANDA Melbourne Coin Show folder. 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