Lunar Baby Dragon 2024. Tuvalu 1/2 $ 2024 coloured 99,99% Silver coin 1/2 oz

Silver: 99.99%
Nominal value 0.5TVD
Weight: 15.553g
Dimensions: 32.60 mm
Maximum Mintage 7,150
Coin Finish Proof

This adorable coin celebrates the Year of the Dragon and is the perfect gift for any baby born in 2024. According to the lunar calendar, the Year of the Dragon occurs between 10 February 2024 and 28 January 2025. Babies born during this time are said to be blessed with the dragon’s instinctive bravery, persistence, intelligence, and good fortune.

The ancient lunar zodiac comprises 12 animal signs, each said to bestow desirable characteristics on those born under its influence. According to tradition, dragon babies will likely be blessed with bravery, persistence, intelligence, and good fortune.

Cute baby dragon design.
The coin depicts a delightful coloured illustration of a cute dragon – or hatchling – draped in bunting. The Chinese character for ‘dragon’, the inscription ‘Year of the Dragon’ and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark are also incorporated into the design.

This coin portrays the official Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse, featuring the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy supplemented with the dates of Her Majesty’s reign – ‘1952 – 2022’.

Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, the coin comes in a classic display case with a clear lid and a colourfully illustrated shipper.