Year of the Dragon - tetra-Decagon Shape- Australia 0,5$ 2024 copper/Nickel coin

Denomination: 5£
Alloy: cu/ni
Weight: 28.28 g
Diameter: 38,6 mm
Quality Brilliant Uncirculated
Year: 2024

A beautiful celebration of the most significant symbol in Chinese culture
The first Lunar coin to feature the official coinage portrait of His Majesty The King

In 2024, Chinese New Year, The Year of the Dragon starts on 10 February. A joyful time that is marked by communities all over the world, friends and family will gather to enjoy traditional food, watch firework displays and gift children money in red envelopes. Each year is characterised by one of 12 zodiac animals, and 2024 sees the dragon in the ascendancy. Wise and powerful, the dragon is China’s most important cultural symbol and has come to represent confidence, courage and adventurousness. People born under its zodiac sign are said to possess these traits

Country: Mongolia
Year: 2024
Face Value: 1000 Togrog
Gold: 99.99%
Weigh: 0.5 g
Size: 11 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 5000

In Chinese mythology, dragons are majestic beasts that dwell in rivers, lakes, oceans and roam the skies. Originally a rain deity, the Chinese dragon is associated with heavenly beneficence and fertility.

Face value: Samoa 0,25$
Weight: 40gr
Diameter: 40 mm
Mintage: 6666

Proof copper coin with partial gold plating

In East Asian Buddhism, the Twelve Heavenly Generals or Twelve Divine Generals are the protective deities.

Face value: 5 Yuan
Weight: 15 gr
Silver: 99,9%
Diameter: 33 mm
Mintage: 300 000

Obverse Design: The obverse design of the commemorative coins features the national emblem of the People's Republic of China, adorned with traditional auspicious patterns, and includes the country name and year.

The reverse design of the 15-gram round silver commemorative coin features a decorative dragon motif, complemented by auspicious patterns.

The finely crafted commemorative coin weighs 15 grams and has a diameter of 33 millimeters. It has a face value of 5 yuan and is made of 99.9% pure silver.

Country: Mongolia
Year: 2024
Face Value: 1000 Togrog
Gold: 99.99%
Weigh: 0.5 g
Size: 11 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 5000

In Chinese mythology, dragons are majestic beasts that dwell in rivers, lakes, oceans and roam the skies. Originally a rain deity, the Chinese dragon is associated with heavenly beneficence and fertility.

Coin Year: 2024
Denomination: $5
Finish: Proof
Diameter: 39.62mm
Weight: 1oz
Silver: 99,9%
Mintage: 7 500

Celebrating the Year of the Dragon, the Royal Australian Mint has released this 2024 $5 Fine Silver Proof Domed Coin. Lunar New Year is celebrated throughout the world, with coins considered traditional gifts. Featuring the noble and confident Dragon on the reverse and the Lunar calendar wheel on the obverse, this coin is an auspicious gift or collectible. The Dragon is the fifth of the twelve signs in the Chinese Zodiac. According to legend twelve animals participated in a race across a river to allow the Jade emperor to establish the order of the signs of the Chinese horoscope. Everyone thought that the Dragon would come first as it could fly, but it stopped to help some villages along the way. It also felt sorry for the Rabbit and decided to help it ashore first, allowing the Rabbit to take fourth place.

Face value: Samoa 0,25$
Weight: 40gr
Diameter: 40 mm
Mintage: 6666

Proof copper coin with partial gold plating

In East Asian Buddhism, the Twelve Heavenly Generals or Twelve Divine Generals are the protective deities, or yaksha, of Bhaisajyaguru, the buddha of healing. They are introduced in the Bhai?ajyaguruvaiduryaprabharaja Sutra.They are colletively named in simplified pinyin: Shí'èr Shén Jiang Sa??hila--Honji to this General is Akashagarbha,It is the protective deity of zodiac horse.

Face value: 5 €
Diameter: 34 mm
Weight: 19.1 g
Metal: Brass
Mintage: 55,000

The European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) is an aquatic turtle species. Native to Slovakia, the pond turtle was once widespread throughout the south of the country, but today its strongest populations are found in the Eastern Slovak Lowland and the Danubian Lowland. It is a protected reptile species that can live for more than 100 years. The pond turtle inhabits still or slowly flowing waters with muddy bottoms and rich vegetation, such as oxbow lakes, canals, ponds, lakes, and marshes. It is an excellent swimmer and diver and often basks in the sun on banks, tree trunks, or stones. Sandy areas are essential for egg laying. After overwintering, the hatchlings dig their way out and move to the water. Adults hibernate underwater, buried in mud. The pond turtle’s diet consists mainly of aquatic invertebrates, but it also feeds on frogs, tadpoles, fish, algae, and plants. Appropriate measures to support its conservation include the restoration of wetlands and nesting sites in their surroundings, as well as preventing the release of non-native invasive turtle species into the wild.

Obverse:
The obverse depicts a European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) in its natural habitat. The bottom of the field features a white water lily rendered in colour. Above the turtle is the Slovak coat of arms, and below it, in the lower right, is the year of issuance ‘2026’. The name of the issuing country ‘SLOVENSKO’ is inscribed along the upper left edge.

Reverse:
The reverse design consists of two European pond turtles swimming in water. To their left are the coin’s denomination ‘5’ and currency ‘EURO’, one above the other. The inscription ‘KORYTNAČKA MOČIARNA’, the Slovak name of the European pond turtle, runs along the edge of the field from the upper left to the lower right, while the scientific name ‘EMYS ORBICULARIS’ is inscribed along the lower left edge. On the right side, among the bubbles between the turtles’ heads, are the stylised initials ‘KL’ of the coin’s designer, Karol Ličko, and the mint mark of the Kremnica Mint (Mincovňa Kremnica), consisting of the letters ‘MK’ between two dies.

In 2026, a series dedicated entirely to Belgium’s native animals will be launched. The first edition will feature the largest species in our country! The Belgian draught horse will kick off the series. The special symbol on the coincard offers a glimpse of the native animals that will be featuredin the coming years.

The Belgian draft horse: strength, elegance and heritage

The Belgian draft horse, also known as the Brabant draught horse, is an imposing breed, admired worldwide for its strength, stamina and calm temperament. Originally bred for heavy agricultural work and pulling loads, including in the coal mines, it stands out for its muscular build, broad chest and strong legs. This breed combines strength with elegance: a noble head, proud bearing and a range of seven colours, of which bay roan still predominates. These characteristics make it popular with farmers, horse lovers and now also coin collectors, thanks to this tribute on the first 2½ euro coin of 2026.

Movement on a gold-coloured coin!

The strength, movement and symbolism of the draft horse inspired the Royal Mint of Belgium to issue a 2½ euro coin. The background of the coin designs shows movement and beautifully captures the draft horse in a rural setting. The coin was created in collaboration with, amongst others, the Royal Society of the Belgian Draft Horse, the Association of Flemish Breeders of the Belgian Draft Horse and immaterieel-erfgoed.be. The 2½ euro coin is minted in BU quality and comes in a coincard with two language versions.
Specifications

• Metal: Brass
• Weight: 10.50 g
• Diameter: 25.65 mm
• Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) / FDC
• Design: Iris Bruijns
• Max. mintage: 10,000 coins worldwide (distributed in 2 language versions in a coincard)