Chinese Animal Zodiac: 2024 1 oz Asahi Silver Dragon Bullion Coin

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Bullion Star Singapore commissioned Asahi Refinimg of Japan to mint a 1 oz Silver bullion coin commemorating 2024 the year of the Dragon. This an investment grade no-VAT 999 fine silver coin. It is a beautiful coin which will show steady increase in premium over the Silver spot price. 

In Chinese culture, the dragon embodies wealth, strength, and power. The Dragon is the fifth mythical animal of the Chinese Zodiac. Each twelve-year zodiac cycle also corresponds with one of the five traditional elements in Chinese astrology: Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and for 2024 – Wood. The Wood Dragon is known for its stoic confidence, and its great zest for life and creativity.

The obverse of the BullionStar 1 oz Silver Dragon – 2024 features a roaring dragon with an exquisite, frosted finish, on a field of interlocking six-point stars. The body of the dragon forms a figure of eight, symbolizing prosperity and luck. The left side of the field contains a Lenticular image security feature. This engraving features the motifs “龍” (dragon) and “木” (wood), adding both cultural symbolism, and the latest in counterfeit resistant technology.

The reverse is an intricate depiction of all twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac gathered around the BullionStar Logo. Encircling the logo is the weight and fineness of the round, along with the text YEAR OF THE DRAGON.

The background field for both sides of the Silver Dragon feature the six-point star, symbolizing the spiritual connection between Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, Wood and Heaven. The star embodies the desire for harmony, balance, and unity in Chinese culture.

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