1 Ounce Gold Golden Dragon 2025 (Mintage: 188 | Proof)
- Dragon Design: with flaming pearl
- Perth Mint: over 125 years of tradition
- Rarity: strictly limited
- Dragon DesignIn China a symbol of wisdom, power and prosperity
- Perth MintMinted by one of the world's most renowned mints
- RarityOnly a few of these collector's coins still in stock
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1 ounce fine gold
It breathes no fire. It brings the rain.
Golden Dragon 2025, side with the dragon
On this coin the dragon chases a luminous pearl.
From the water into the clouds
It lives in the water and rises into the clouds.
Dragons have appeared in Chinese art since Neolithic times. No later than the Han dynasty, from 206 BC to AD 220, they were regarded as beings of water: they live in rivers and seas, fly up into the clouds, govern the weather and bring the life-giving rain.
This is how old books tell it: the dragon’s breath becomes clouds, and the clouds become rain or lightning. In winter it sleeps beneath rivers and ponds, in the first month of spring it rises, and then it thunders, and rain falls.
In China it stands for the beneficence of heaven. The dragons of Europe are mostly winged and breathe fire, while in East Asia the dragon is regarded as a benevolent being, usually without any wings.
“Above all things the dragon in China is a rain-maker.”
A dragon made of many animals
The antlers of the stag, the scales of the carp.
According to old tradition, the dragon is made up of parts of many animals: the antlers of the stag, the scales of the carp, the claws of the eagle and the body of the snake. Learned Chinese books also name whiskers at the mouth and a luminous pearl beneath the chin.
The magnifying glass reveals how finely the design is struck here.
HeadThe head of the dragon
ClawsClaws like those of an eagle
PearlThe pearl, symbol of wisdom
ScalesScales like those of a carp
Enlarged from the pictures in our gallery.
The legend of the Dragon Gate
The carp, which becomes a dragon.
A legend tells of the Yellow River: a carp that swims upstream through the Dragon Gate becomes a dragon.
In China the image stood for passing the civil service examination. On a Yuan dynasty inkstone in the Metropolitan Museum, the grinding surface and the ink well lie between carp and dragon; their diligent use might well decide success.
The pearl
The pearl, chased by the dragon.
In Chinese art, dragons often chase a flaming pearl or hold it fast. The Smithsonian interprets it as a symbol of wisdom.
More companions of the dragon
The phoenixThe phoenix often stands for the empress, the dragon for the emperor.
The tigerThe dragon stands for the east, the white tiger for the west.
The five elementsEarth, wood, metal, fire and water follow one another in a cycle.
The qilinWith the dragon, phoenix and tortoise, one of the four spiritual beings.
The emblem of the emperor
From the waves at the hem to the pearl.
An imperial robe of yellow silk from the Qianlong period, shown at the Palace Museum in Beijing in 2019, follows the usual arrangement from bottom to top: water lines form the waves of the ocean, from them rises Mount Kunlun, and at chest height the five-clawed dragon chases the flaming pearl.
The claws mattered: the five-clawed dragon, long, was distinguished from the four-clawed one, mang, which stood for lower ranks.
“Only the emperor and empress were allowed to wear bright yellow.”
The craft
What sets this piece apart.
Every year the Golden Dragon shows a new design, always on one ounce of gold in Proof and with a mintage of 188 pieces.
- Proof
- The field is polished to a mirror finish, with the design set on it in matte. This makes the dragon stand out clearly against the gleaming background.
Our dragons to scale
Dainty in gold, mighty in silver.
From 1/200 ounce of gold to 5 ounces of silver, side by side to the scale of their dimensions. The piece on this page is marked.
Whatever is available links to its product.
1/200 ounceGold, 14 mmGold14 mm
1 ounceGold, 32.6 mmGold32.6 mm
1 ounceSilver, 40 mmSilver40 mm
2 ouncesGold, 36.6 mmGold36.6 mm
2 ouncesSilver, 50 mmSilver50 mm
3 ouncesSilver, 50 mmSilver50 mm
5 ouncesSilver, 65.25 mmSilver65.25 mm
At a glance
- Type
- Coin
- Metal
- Gold
- Design
- Dragon with pearl
- Weight
- 1 ounce fine gold
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Face value
- 100 Dollars
- Country of issue
- Australia
- Diameter
- 32.6 mm
- Year
- 2025
- Quality
- Proof
- Mintage
- 188 pieces
- Designer
- Jennifer McKenna
- Manufacturer
- Perth Mint
- Packaging
- Case
A coiled dragon of jade, made in the Shang dynasty, in the 13th or 12th century BC.
Pendant in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
The Golden Dragon 2025: An Extraordinary Rarity with Only 188 Pieces Worldwide
- Strictly limited: Extremely low mintage of only 188 pieces worldwide
- Appreciation potential: Enormous potential due to strict limitation and high collector demand
- Exclusive rarity: Extraordinary collector's coin for discerning collections
- Minting quality: Highest minting quality "Proof" (PP)
- Design: Majestic Chinese dragon with a flaming pearl as a symbol of power and wisdom
- Material & purity: One ounce of purest gold with 999.9/1,000 fineness
- Mint: Renowned Perth Mint from Australia
With the spectacular 1 oz Gold Golden Dragon 2025, the Perth Mint presents a true masterpiece of minting artistry. This strictly limited gold coin from the fascinating "Chinese Mythical Creatures" series not only embodies thousands of years of mythology, but also combines state-of-the-art minting technology with the timeless value stability of gold.
A Rarity of Extraordinary Scarcity
What makes this gold coin a true treasure? The mintage of only 188 pieces worldwide! This extreme limitation makes the Golden Dragon 2025 one of the rarest coins ever minted by the Perth Mint. For collectors and investors alike, this means an extraordinary appreciation potential.
"In the world of numismatics, it is the rare pieces that make history. With only 188 pieces worldwide, the Golden Dragon 2025 is destined to become a legend."
Masterful Minting Artistry Meets Mythological Symbolism
The obverse design shows a powerfully crafted Chinese dragon elegantly coiling around a flaming pearl. This depiction is no coincidence: in Chinese mythology, the dragon with the pearl symbolizes supreme wisdom, immeasurable power, and eternal prosperity. The detailed design in Proof minting quality makes every single scale of the mythical creature stand out in sharp relief.
The characteristic "P" mint mark of the Perth Mint, along with the weight (1oz), fineness (9999), and year of issue (2025), are harmoniously integrated into the design. The reverse honors King Charles III with his official portrait and displays the face value of 100 Australian dollars.
Gold as the Ultimate Wealth Protection
This rare collector's coin combines the best of two worlds: the fascination of a strictly limited rarity and the security of physical gold. As an inflation hedge, this precious metal has proven itself over millennia. While paper money comes and goes, gold retains its intrinsic value – it is humanity's oldest currency and has never once reached a value of zero.
Why the Golden Dragon 2025 Belongs in Every Collection
- Extreme rarity: With a mintage of only 188 pieces, this coin is rarer than most other collector's items
- Highest quality: The Proof minting quality guarantees perfect details and mirror-like surfaces
- Double value: Material value of the gold plus collector's value due to the very low mintage
- Prestige object: A status symbol for discerning collectors and connoisseurs
- Crisis security: Gold as the ultimate crisis protection in uncertain times
The Perth Mint, one of the world's most renowned mints, guarantees the highest quality standards with its tradition spanning over 125 years. Each coin is delivered in an elegant wooden case that underscores the exclusive character of this rarity.
Investment with Passion
The Golden Dragon 2025 is more than just an investment – it is a work of art that evokes emotion. The combination of mythological significance, masterful craftsmanship, and the extreme limitation makes this coin a coveted collector's item with considerable appreciation potential.
Consider this: while central banks around the world are increasing their gold reserves, thereby demonstrating their lack of confidence in paper money, you can become part of a thousands-year-old tradition with this exclusive coin. Gold was, is, and remains the ultimate currency – independent of political systems or economic turbulence.
"Gold is the money of kings, silver is the money of gentlemen, barter is the money of peasants – but debt is the money of slaves." - Norm Franz
With the Golden Dragon 2025, you are not only acquiring one of the rarest coins of the year, but also investing in timeless value. The only 188 pieces worldwide make this coin a true treasure that is highly likely to be sold out soon. Secure your copy of this extraordinary collector's coin now – for your collection, as an investment, or as a prestigious gift for special occasions.
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