1 Dollar - Charles III - Year of the Dragon - 6th Portrait, Australian Opal Lunar (2024)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 4730 |
| Weight (g) | 31.1035 |
| Diameter (mm) | 36.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.95 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 82.73 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.72 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Jody Clark
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022
AUSTRALIA
JC
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings, highlighted by a radiant sunburst background framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” "the dates of the Queen's reign 1952 - 2022," “AUSTRALIA.”
ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022
AUSTRALIA
JC
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings, highlighted by a radiant sunburst background framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” "the dates of the Queen's reign 1952 - 2022," “AUSTRALIA.”
Reverse
Engraved by Jennifer McKenna
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE DRAGON
P125
2024 1oz 9999 SILVER
龍
JM
Description:
The reverse features a central opal inlay, where the shimmering gemstone has been laser-cut to depict a dragon, radiating with iridescent flashes of blue, green, and fiery hues. Around the opal features intricate patterning and stylized depictions of hyacinths bordering the design- considered lucky flowers. The inscriptions include YEAR OF THE DRAGON, alongside the Perth Mint’s “P125” mintmark right and the the designer's initials (JM) next to Chinese character. The metal, weight and purity marks “1oz 9999 SILVER,” date "2024" below left. The Chinese character (龍) for 'Dragon' below.
YEAR OF THE DRAGON
P125
2024 1oz 9999 SILVER
龍
JM
Description:
The reverse features a central opal inlay, where the shimmering gemstone has been laser-cut to depict a dragon, radiating with iridescent flashes of blue, green, and fiery hues. Around the opal features intricate patterning and stylized depictions of hyacinths bordering the design- considered lucky flowers. The inscriptions include YEAR OF THE DRAGON, alongside the Perth Mint’s “P125” mintmark right and the the designer's initials (JM) next to Chinese character. The metal, weight and purity marks “1oz 9999 SILVER,” date "2024" below left. The Chinese character (龍) for 'Dragon' below.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 P125 | 6,000 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |