A year of the dragon silver coin is a prized asset for any knowledgeable collector. Such an individual also is aware that it belongs to a series produced by the highly respected Perth Mint in Australia. Since it carries monetary value it is easy to dispose of. But, exchange value is not that important as the exquisiteness of the Lunar Series II coins has made collectors out of investors.

Every year each coin in this series illustrates an icon of an animal and its standard Chinese character. It is compromised of 99.9 percent pure silver and is available in seven different weights. These weights are the 10kg, 1kg, 10oz, 5oz, 2oz, 1oz and 1.5oz that are currently being produced. These coins are tapping into the growing interest in this precious metal as an investment and hedge in an era of quantitative easing.

Some coinage is more liquid. These coins are Legal Tender as they are authorized tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. This attribute means holders of such coins will not be trapped with possessions they are unable to trade. Liquidity is not a problem in this case. Face values vary from AUD 300 for a 10 kg example to . 50 AUD for the 1.5 ounce.

Each sample has an image of the mythic dragon. In the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac individuals born from January 23, 2012 to February 09, 2013 are under this symbol. In this zodiac there are certain character traits associated with the signs. A person under this symbol is a born leader and will be particularly fortunate in life. Honor, dignity, authority, capacity and success are among terms used to describe its attributes. In the present and the preceding centuries years belonging to this character were every 12 years apart from 2000 to 1916.

This specimen is part of a second Lunar Series that commenced in 2008. This followed the first sequence that began in 1999 with the Rabbit sign. Its face depicts a beautiful design depicting the character from this Chinese calendar year. Its obverse side has an image of HM Queen Elizabeth II, the English monarch. The popularity of this Series is a compliment to quality and its association with this astrological calendar.

Knowledgeable collectors appreciate this collectible, beautiful and rare specimen. Its attractiveness is enhanced by availability in denominations that satisfy investors of different investment levels. A variety of denominations and special colored strikes are offered in restricted numbers. Desirability is only enhanced with how specimens are offered. Little wonder, a world of collectors covets them.

As customers now the Perth Mint produces the superior offerings of bullion content. It is widely known as a manufacturer that delivers products of the highest quality. Skilled craftsmen craft every specimen with such meticulous attention regular strikes are hardly distinguishable from proofs. As they are available at bullion prices they are offered at a competitive price.

This was a good strategy as those who were first attracted for investment purposes loved the beauty and became loyal collectors. A collector is a prized customer as each individual becomes part of a reliable customer base. Investors are already proud owners of some type of year of the dragon silver coin as it was released in 2011.