Dragon Money

Nation or Mint / Nation | Date | Denomination (or No Denomination) | % silver (or other metal) | Weight in troy oz.| Design | Finish, if notable; e.g. antiqued, proof, reverse proof, cast|) | obverse or reverse

Dragon Money

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The Chinese character "long" or "lung" meaning "dragon"

Historical Dragon Coins

Chinese Yuan, Japanese Yes, Korean Won

Modern Dragon Coins and Bullion

Text, blah blah blah especially since the year 2000. Of all the twelve lunar coins, the Dragon issues are by far the most popular, due to their long historical association with coinage.

The Lunar Calendar

The twelve lunar astrological animals, in order.

The five elements in order.

Quick year chart?

The Lunar Calendar on Coins and Bullion

Text .. and of these, the Year of the Dragon is always the most popular because not only is is a great Lunar New Yar gift, it is also a historical call-back to the old Dragon Money of China, Japan, and Korea.

Dragon Coins and Bullion by Nation

Text {Convention by mints and dealers is that the dragon is placed on the obverse, but they are usually the first side shown nonetheless. We have retained the designation 'reverse' for these dragons while setting them in the left-hand position in the series for purpose of showcasing.}

CAMEROON

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  {Nation}, YYYY, {Denomination}, 1 Oz. of .999 Silver, Coin/Round/Shape, obv/reverse, {Finish (Antiqued, Proof, etc.)}, {Central Image}, {"Words on Coin" (Translation), "Words on Coin" (Translation), ...}, Artist Initials, Issuing Mint.

CANADA

2012

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  {Nation}, YYYY, {Denomination}, 1 Oz. of .999 Silver, Coin/Round/Shape, obv/reverse, {Finish (Antiqued, Proof, etc.)}, {Central Image}, {"Words on Coin" (Translation), "Words on Coin" (Translation), ...}, Artist Initials, Issuing Mint.

2020

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  {Nation}, YYYY, {Denomination}, 1 Oz. of .999 Silver, Coin/Round/Shape, obv/reverse, {Finish (Antiqued, Proof, etc.)}, {Central Image}, {"Words on Coin" (Translation), "Words on Coin" (Translation), ...}, Artist Initials, Issuing Mint.

ENGLAND

Royal Mint

2018

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  England, 2018, 2 Pounds, 1 Oz. of .999 Silver, Coin, obverse; the bust of Queen Elizabeth II of England; "Elizabeth II • D • G • Reg * F * D * 2 Pounds," (Dei Gratia Regina; by the Grace of God, Queen), Fidei Defensor (Defender of the Faith); "J.C" under the central bust (for the designer, Jody Clark). Royal Mint.

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  England, 2018, 2 Pounds, 1 Oz. of .999 Silver, Coin, reverse; 2 dragons inset to a Yin-Yang symbol: one at the top a Chinese dragon on a patterned background (black), one below a heraldic red dragon on a plain background (white); there is a "TN" identifying mark at the lower dragon's tail for the engraver Timothy Noad; "Two Dragons," "One Ounce Fine Silver 999 • 2018." Royal Mint.

2024

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  England, 2024, 5 Pounds, 1 Oz. of .999 Silver, Coin, reverse, Chinese dragon face-front, "Year of the Dragon • 2024" "W.W" (for engraver William Webb), and the Chinese character for dragon (long). Royal Mint.

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  England, 2024, 5 Pounds, 1 Oz. of .999 Silver, Coin, obverse, a bust of King Charles III of England; "Charles III • D * G * Rex * F * D * 5 Pounds • 2024," Dei Gratia Rex (by the Grace of God, King), Fidei Defensor (Defender of the Faith), there are the letters MJ beneath the bust indicating the engraver, Martin Jennings. Royal Mint.

FIJI

A bit of history goes here. Many coins of Fiji bear the nation's Coat of Arms: A shield divided quarterly by the Cross of St. George; in the quadrants sugarcane, a coconut palm, a bunch of bananas, and a flying dove of peace bearing an olive branch , charged with a gold lion holding a cacao pod at the top, supported by twin Fijian warriors, one on each side, one armed with a barbed spear, the other with a pineapple club, topped with a canoe as the crest, at the bottom is the nation's motto: "Rerevaka na kalou ka doka na Tui" ("Fear God and honour the King" [1 Peter 2:17]). Adopted in 1908 by a British Royal Warrant, it has been the coat of arms of Fiji since that year, having been retained after independence in 1970.

2022

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  Fiji, 2022, One Dollar, 1 Oz. of .999 Silver, Coin, obverse, Antiqued, Dragon-Shaped, a forward-facing dragon of the Welsh or European variety, no lettering. "Dragons of the World" series.

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  Fiji, 2022, One Dollar, 1 Oz. of .999 Silver, Coin, obverse, Antiqued, Dragon-Shaped, a Welsh or European dragon facing away; on the back of its wing, a circular coin-shape with the Fiji Coat of Arms, "Fiji 2023," "1 oz," ".999 Fine Silver," and "1 Dollar." "Dragons of the World" series.

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  Fiji, 2022, One Dollar, 2 Oz. of .999 Silver, Coin, reverse, Antiqued, Dragon-Shaped, High Relief, a forward-facing dragon with pearl, no lettering. "Dragons of the World" series.

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  Fiji, 2022, One Dollar, 2 Oz. of .999 Silver, Coin, obverse, Antiqued, Dragon-Shaped, Fiji Coat of Arms, "Fiji 2022," "2 oz," ".999 Fine Silver," "1 Dollar." "Dragons of the World" series.

2023

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  Fiji, 2023, One Dollar, 1 Oz. of .999 Silver, Coin, reverse, Antiqued, Dragon-Shaped, forward-facing dragon of an Egyptian motif in bearing of jewelry, no lettering. "Dragons of the World" series.

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  Fiji, 2023, One Dollar, 1 Oz. of .999 Silver, Coin, obverse, Antiqued, Dragon-Shaped, dragon facing away; a small circle on the back of the dragon's wing features the Fiji Coat of Arms, "Fiji 2023," "1 oz," ".999 Fine Silver," and "1 Dollar." "Dragons of the World" series.

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  Fiji, 2023, Two Dollars, 2 Oz. of .999 Silver, Coin, reverse, Antiqued, forward-facing Egyptian dragon on a black background. "Dragons of the World," "Egyptian Dragon."

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  Fiji, 2023, Two Dollars, 2 Oz. of .999 Silver, Coin, obverse, Antiqued, Dragon-Shaped, the Fiji Coat of Arms on a black background, "Fiji 2023," "2 oz," ".999 Fine Silver," and "2 Dollars." "Dragons of the World" series.

FRANCE

A bit of history goes here.

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  France, 2024 10 Euros, 1 Oz. of .999 Silver, Coin, reverse; In the outer ring: "Annee Du Dragon," ("Year of the Dragon"), "2024," a Chinese dragon passes through the second ring (tiled with engraved lunar animals and vegetation), which is replicated in small size on the obverse around a door, on the body of the dragon is engraved the Chinese character for "dragon" (long); right-hand side of the coin has a square mark indicating the engraver, Joaquin Jimenez.

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  France, 2024 10 Euros, 1 Oz. of .999 Silver, Coin, obverse; inset to the top right of the coin is a door marked "R F" and barred closed with a Chinese rod lock; this door is inset to the same ring which appears on the reverse of this coin through which the dragon comes; emanating out from the door in a sun-rayed field is a sequence of twelve panes radially terminating in a year marked on its outer edge and featuring numerous variations of the lunar animals which are part of the twelve; "2018-2029," "Calendrier Chinois," "10 Euro."

JAPAN

Asahi Refining

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  {Nation}, YYYY, {Denomination}, 1 Oz. of .999 Silver, Coin/Round/Shape, obv/reverse, {Finish (Antiqued, Proof, etc.)}, {Central Image}, {"Words on Coin" (Translation), "Words on Coin" (Translation), ...}, Artist Initials, Issuing Mint.

NIUE

A bit of history goes here. The national flag of Wales features the Welsh dragon as a heraldic symbol.

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  Niue, 2022, 2 Dollars, 1 Oz. of .999 Silver, Coin, obverse, Queen Elizabeth the II; "Elizabeth II," "Niue Island," "2022," "2 Dollars; "IRB" below the bust, the initials of the artist, Ian Rank Broadley.

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  Niue, 2022, 2 Dollars, 1 Oz. of .999 Silver, Coin, reverse, Welsh flag's red dragon with right leg raised; "Welsh Dragon, 1 Oz 9999 Fine Silver." Between the wing and tail "EM" indicates the European Mint, where it was minted.

RWANDA

A bit of history goes here. As of 2001, many coins of the Republic of Rwanda ("Repubulika Y'u Rwanda") bear the National emblem with the motto "Ubumwe-Umurimo-Gukunda Igihugu"" ("Unity, Work, Patriotism"), featuring a stem of Sorghum, a branch of a Coffee tree, and a traditional basket called an Agaseke. It also features 2 typical Rwandan shields, a cogwheel, and the Sun above; the whole is encircled by a square knot.

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  Rwanda, 2024, 50 Amafaranga (Francs), 1 Oz. of .999 Silver, Coin, reverse, Chinese dragon, left facing; "Lunar Ounce," "2024," "1 oz Fine Silver 999,"; above the dragon image are the words "Year of the Dragon" and the Chinese character for "dragon" (lóng) set into a double-octagon.

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  Rwanda, 2024, 50 Amafaranga (Francs), 1 Oz. of .999 Silver, Coin, obverse, the Emblem of the Republic of Rwanda (est. 2001); "Banki Nkuru Y'u Rwanda" (Central Bank of Rwanda), "Amafaranga 50" (50 Francs), "Mirongo Itanu," (10 Fives).

SAMOA

A bit of history goes here. Many coins of the Independent State of Samoa bear the nation's Coat of Arms with the motto "Fa'avae I Le Atua Samoa" (variously translated as "God is the Foundation of Samoa" or "Samoa is founded on God")

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  Samoa, 2022, 2 Tala, 1 Oz. of .999 Silver, Coin, reverse, Silver Sea Dragon Coin, Antiqued, a floating sea dragon.

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  Samoa, 2022, 2 Tala, 1 Oz. of .999 Silver, obverse, the Coat of Arms of Samoa, Antiqued, "Samoa - 2022", "1 Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver."

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  Samoa, 2022, 2 Tala, 1 Oz. of .999 Silver, Silver Sea Dragon Coin, reverse, a floating sea dragon.

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  Samoa, 2022, 2 Tala, 1 Oz. of .999 Silver, obverse, the Coat of Arms of Samoa, "Samoa - 2022", "1 Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver."

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

APMEX

2012

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2024

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JM Bullion

A bit of history goes here.

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  United States (JM Bullion), 2024, 1 Oz. of .999 Silver, Silver Round, reverse, circled by a small Chinese Meander, or Greek Key,"Year of the Dragon," Chinese character for Dragon ("Lóng").

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  United States (JM Bullion), 2024, Silver Round, obverse, circled by a large Chinese Meander, or Greek Key, "Year of the Dragon," "1 oz .999 Fine Silver," centered inside a design reminiscent of the circular character for 'longevity' is the Chinese character for Dragon ("Lóng").

VANUATU

A bit of history goes here. Many coins of Vanuatu bear the nation's Coat of Arms: A Melanesian warrior, armed with a spear, standing before a mountain; behind him a boar's tusk and two leaves of the namele (coconut palm), on the scroll is the Vanuatu National Motto, "Log God Yuni Stanap" ("With God We Stand" equivalent to "In God We Trust"), surrounded by the words Ripablic Blong Vanuatu ("Republic of Vanuatu").

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  Vanuatu, 2024, 20 Vatu, 1 Oz. of .999 Silver, Lunar "Year of the Dragon" Coin, obverse, The Vanuatu Coat of Arms and the 12 Lunar Astrological Animals of the Chinese Zodiac.

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  Vanuatu, 2024, 20 Vatu, 1 Oz. of .999 Silver, Lunar "Year of the Dragon" Coin, reverse, "1 oz. Ag. .999", a forward-facing dragon with .999 gold details and red metalized Pearl.