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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 6th Portrait - Chinese Myths and Legends - Silver - Dragon
2021 yearSilver (.9999) | 31.107 g | 40.9 mm |
Issuer | Australia |
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Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2021 |
Value | 1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.69 |
Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
Composition | Silver (.9999) |
Weight | 31.107 g |
Diameter | 40.9 mm |
Thickness | 3.5 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#299279 |
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Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Chinese Dragon clasping a Pearl of Wisdom.
Designer: Natasha Muhl
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Perth Mint has issued a new Chinese Myths & Legends Series in 2021 with the image of the Chinese dragon.The Chinese dragon is featured within its celestial realm on the reverse side of the Chinese Myths & Legends Dragon Coin. The Chinese dragon is also depicted as a serpent-like beast. In Chinese mythology, the beasts are associated with the clouds as the celestial world is considered the home of the dragon. The coin’s reverse portrays a powerful Chinese dragon clasping a pearl in one of its claws.