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No messing around here! Get this
truly rare, ultra-low mintage (ONLY 1,000!) 3-coin silver proof set
while you can!
 The
Perth
Mint has done it again! Large, beautiful coins in an all-inclusive
package, each featuring impressive cameo relief, and all struck in
pure
silver!
This set provides three different sizes and denominations, including
the extremely popular silver
dollar, (along with two others silver proofs available only
in this set - and nowhere else!). Best of
all,
the mintage is limited to only
1,000 complete sets worldwide! At our low price, this set
represents a tremendous value (and a great investment!).Click here for more coins featuring dragons!  Three Different Coin SizesThis set contains three different Chinese Lunar Zodiac coins, each a different size: • 1/2 Ounce Silver Proof - This size silver proof is available only in this set! It is not available individually or separately, we are sorry. The denomination is 50 cents. • 1 Ounce Silver Proof - This very popular size, with a one dollar denomination, may also be available singly. (Click here for Dragon Proof Silver Dollar.) • 2 Ounces Silver Proof - This large and impressively-sized silver proof is available only in this set! It is not available individually or separately, we are sorry. The denomination is 2 dollars. All three coins are struck to the most exacting, proof standard, the highest quality of finish available. The fields are deeply mirrored, with the design accented in varying degrees of frosty white cameo relief. Click here for more great multi-coin silver sets from the Perth Mint!   The Year of
the Dragon - Most Powerful and Auspicious!Centuries ago, the Chinese invented a calendar based on the lunar (rather than the solar) cycle. There are twelve animals in the Chinese lunar zodiac, each corresponding in sequence to a year rather than a month. In 2012 we celebrate the Year of the Dragon. According to tradition, people born during a Year of the Rabbit (1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, and 2012) are said to exhibit that animal’s attributes. While Dragons frequently help others, rarely will they ask for help. Others are attracted to Dragons, especially their colorful personalities, but deep down, Dragons prefer to be alone. Perhaps that is because they’re most successful when working alone. Their preference to be alone can come across as arrogance or conceitedness, but these qualities aren't applicable. Dragons have tempers that can flare fast! They’re driven, unafraid of challenges, and willing to take risks. They’re passionate in all they do and they do things in grand fashion. This is the fifth annual release in the Lunar Zodiac Series II from Australia! Click here for the other Chinese
Lunar Zodiac coins!
 The Dragon The Oriental or Chinese concept of the dragon is much different than the European notion of this beast. Whereas in the West dragons are nearly always evil, fire breathing creatures of immense size and destructiveness, in the East they are beloved. Chinese dragons are benevolent, representing most auspicious powers, particularly control over water, rainfall, and floods. In yin and yang terminology, a dragon is yang (male) and perfectly complements a yin (female) fenghuang, the mythical "Chinese phoenix". 
The dragon is a mystical being, able to use an almost
unlimited range
of magical or supernatural powers. It is able to disguise itself as a
silkworm, or become as large as our entire universe. It can fly among
the clouds or hide in water. It can form clouds, turn into
water
or fire, become invisible or glow in the dark. It is interesting to
note that the Oriental dragon's ability to fly is a magical (not a
physical) ability; unlike European dragons, Chinese dragons
are
rarely if ever depicted with physical wings.Historically, the dragon was the symbol of the Emperor of China. Many pictures of oriental dragons show a flaming pearl under their chin. The pearl is associated with wealth, good luck, and prosperity. In Chinese culture, the pearl also symbolizes perfection, which is only obtained through the highest forms of wisdom. As such, the pearl is retained in the clutches of the dragon, who, like the emperor, reveals great "pearls of wisdom" as it bestows abundance and prosperity upon its people. Click here for other beautiful silver dollars! Investment NoteThis coin features the most powerful and auspicious of all the animals in the Chinese Lunar Zodiac - the Dragon. The dragon is always the most popular animal, and always sells out. Previous Year of the Dragon coins now sell for many multiples of their issue prices. Don't delay, tame your dragon today! Click here for more coins featuring dragons! Obverse A rampaging, imperial Chinese dragon chases after the pearl of wisdom. The legend YEAR OF THE DRAGON defines the theme. The Chinese character for "Dragon" is to the right, while the Perth Mint's "P" mint mark is judiciously placed to the right, near the 3:00 position along the rim. Click here for more great pure silver coins! Reverse The reverse of all three coins features Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of England, in crowned profile facing right. This portrait, featuring Her Majesty wearing a tiara and pearl earrings, was executed by the sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. The legends 1/2 OZ, 1 OZ and 2 Oz 999 SILVER guarantee the weight and purity. The legends ELIZABETH II, the date and the denomination also appear. Click here for other beautiful silver dollars! Packaging The coins are encapsulated inside an elegant, oversize luxury presentation case with a solid wood lid (done in the style of red Chinese lacquer), lined with black velvet and protected by a full-color outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. Specifications
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