Year of the Dragon

To celebrate the Year of the Dragon, many mints around the world are issuing special editions and variations of bullion bars and coins with designs that incorporate traditional and contemporary artistic interpretations of the dragon.

The dragon is one of the most important symbols in Chinese culture, representing power, wisdom, strength, and good luck and has a special and unique status because it is the only mythical creature to appear in the Zodiac.

The Dragon has prominent and revered positions in folklore and mythology because it is the most powerful and auspicious sign. Historically, the dragon was associated with the emperor and royal power, who considered themselves descendants of dragons.

This motif was extensively used in the imperial palaces, robes, and artworks, symbolizing the emperor's authority over his subjects and the divine nature of the imperial power.

People born in the Year of the Dragon are believed to inherit some of the creature's traits and are often described as energetic, confident, charismatic, and highly intelligent, but can also be seen as arrogant or impatient.

As China has grown in global significance, both economically and culturally, there has been increased international interest in Chinese traditions and symbols, especially the zodiac. A variety of governments mints have created Lunar series collections, such as the Perth Mint and the Royal Australian Mint and issue a new coin each year to correspond with the Chinese zodiac. The Year of the Dragon is a part of this cycle, which repeats every 12 years. These coin series' are popular among collectors of dragon-themed coins, many are issued with limited mintages giving them potential for numismatic premiums in addition to the intrinsic value.In many Asian cultures, giving gifts of money or precious metals for good fortune is common and coins with a dragon theme often have special meaning.

Coins featuring the dragon are particularly sought after for occasions like the Lunar New Year, weddings, or birthdays for those born in the Year of the Dragon. They can be depicted in many ways, which gives mints creative flexibility and makes each coin unique.

Collecting Year of the Dragon Coins

Collecting coin is a popular hobby. Year of the Dragon coins are highly collectible due to their artistic designs, limited mintages, and special editions. Many of these coins are minted with unique aesthetic appeal, limited mintages, and the potential for appreciation in value over time. When buying Year of the Dragon as a store of value, FindBullionPrices.com can help you find the lowest premiums from an assortment of trusted and reputable online bullion dealers. The prices on our site are updated every hour and adjusted for spot silver price to help you compare silver prices.