Australian Year Of The Dragon Silver $240

Australian Year Of The Dragon Silver $240 This Australian Year of the Dragon silver coin is a prestigious numismatic piece from the renowned Perth Mint Lunar Series, specifically the 2000 Series I edition. Struck from 99.9% pure silver, the reverse showcases a powerful and intricately detailed traditional Chinese dragon, a symbol of strength and good fortune, alongside the Chinese character for "dragon." The inscription "Year of the Dragon" is elegantly curved along the bottom rim. This particular specimen is housed in its original protective clear acrylic capsule, ensuring the preservation of its brilliant uncirculated finish. As a key date in the Lunar Series, this coin is highly sought after by collectors for its low mintage and the cultural significance of the dragon, which often leads to higher premiums in the secondary market compared to other lunar animals. The obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, confirming its status as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act. The inclusion of the inventory tag labeled 0017 indicates it is part of a cataloged collection or auction lot, further verifying its provenance for serious investors. Condition: The item appears to be in brilliant uncirculated condition, housed within a protective clear acrylic capsule. The surfaces show original luster with no immediate evidence of wear, scratches, or toning visible through the plastic. The fields are clean, and the intricate details of the dragon scales and lettering remain sharp and well-defined. Mint: The Perth Mint, Australia (identified by the P mint mark visible on the reverse). Metal Content: .999 Fine Silver. Historical Context: This coin is part of the Australian Lunar Series I, issued to celebrate the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac. The dragon is a symbol of power, strength, and good luck. The Series I Lunar coins were the first of their kind from the Perth Mint, running from 1996 to 2007, with the Dragon being the 2000 release. Strike Type: Bullion/Business Strike. Grading: Ungraded/Raw. The item is protected in a standard mint or aftermarket capsule but has not been submitted to a third-party grading service like NGC or PCGS. silver coin, Year of the Dragon, Chinese zodiac, dragon, bullion, numismatic, collectible, round, silver medal, lunar calendar, protective capsule, mythical creature, 0017, silver bullion, coin collection silver coin, year of the dragon, lunar series, collectible coin, chinese zodiac, silver bullion, numismatics, dragon coin, investment silver, limited edition coin IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer’s premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms.“Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction.”ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions.” References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal composition. Third-party grading opinions are those of the third party alone Placing a bid creates a binding contract if the bidder wins the item, payment is required under the posted auction terms For coins, trading cards, and collectibles, items may be raw, graded, ungraded, authentic, reproduction, replica, reprint, or altered unless specifically stated otherwise. The bidder must rely on their own review and judgment before bidding. The bidder authorizes the Auction Company to submit all bidding records, platform activity logs, photographs, invoice history, and shipping documentation to payment processo