Golden State Mint Year of the Dragon Copper

Golden State Mint Year of the Dragon Copper Golden State Mint 5 oz Year of the Dragon .999 Fine Copper Round This impressive 5 oz copper round from the Golden State Mint celebrates the Year of the Dragon with stunning artistry and detail. Struck in .999 fine copper, the obverse features a highly detailed traditional Chinese dragon clutching a pearl, surrounded by the inscriptions YEAR OF THE DRAGON, .999 FINE COPPER, FIVE OUNCES, and GOLDEN STATE MINT. The reverse showcases a comprehensive lunar wheel depicting all twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac—including the snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, pig, rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, and dragon—circling a central Chinese character. This substantial five-ounce copper round offers a beautiful way to collect lunar-themed bullion with a brilliant finish and intricate cultural symbolism. Golden State Mint 5 oz Year of the Dragon .999 Fine Copper Round Condition: The item appears to be in brilliant uncirculated condition, featuring sharp details and a lustrous copper surface. There are no visible signs of significant wear or circulation, though minor surface contact marks or slight toning may be present due to the nature of the metal. It is currently housed in a clear protective plastic sleeve. The mint is the Golden State Mint, a well-regarded private minting facility in the United States. The metal content is confirmed as .999 fine copper as stated on the reverse of the round. This piece belongs to the Lunar Series, celebrating the Chinese Zodiac's Year of the Dragon, a symbol of power, luck, and prosperity. The strike type is a standard bullion strike with high-relief detailing on the dragon and the surrounding lunar calendar wheel. No formal third-party grading is known for this specific item. The reverse clearly identifies the weight as five ounces. Year of the Dragon, copper bullion, five ounces, Golden State Mint, 999 fine copper, Chinese zodiac, lunar calendar, round, commemorative coin, dragon, investment metal, collectible, numismatic, copper round copper bullion, 5 oz copper round, Year of the Dragon, Golden State Mint, .999 fine copper, lunar calendar coin, Chinese zodiac, copper investment, collectible bullion, dragon copper medal 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 processors, banks, and collection agencies to enforce these Terms. By placing any bid, the bidder acknowledges they have read the title and description in full, reviewed all photographs, and had the opportunity to ask questions prior to bidding. The bidder agrees they are purchasing the item strictly as shown in the auction images and as described, AS-IS, WHERE-IS, a