The limited mintage of 1,000 of 2oz, 1oz and 1/2 oz Perth Mint Bullion Lunar Pig silver 3 proof coins set. The design of the coin is a domesticated or pet pig, which is pink with black markings typically, four piglets around it, between stylised foliage. It celebrates this social, inquisitive and highly brainy animal.

The design also incorporates the Chinese character for ‘pig’, the inscription ‘Year of the Pig’ and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

Silver Proof Lunar pigs are available as individual 1 kilo, 1oz and 1/2oz coins, or in a Three-Coin Set including a 1oz, 1/2oz and 2oz issue.

A Three-Coin Set Of Dragon including a 1oz, 1/2oz and 2oz issue.

Symbolic significance

The dragon is a creature of exceptional importance in Chinese culture and Eastern mythology. A divine, wise, and benevolent being, it is a symbol of power, wealth, and success. To be born in the Year of the Dragon is considered particularly lucky. Bestowed with instinctive bravery, persistence, and intelligence, those born in years 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, and 2024 are said to be ambitious, charismatic, and natural leaders.

2024 Year of the Dragon 1/2oz Silver Ten-Coin Set

Symbolic significance

The dragon is a creature of exceptional importance in Chinese culture and Eastern mythology. A divine, wise, and benevolent being, it is a symbol of power, wealth, and success. To be born in the Year of the Dragon is considered particularly lucky. Bestowed with instinctive bravery, persistence, and intelligence, those born in years 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, and 2024 are said to be ambitious, charismatic, and natural leaders.