2025 1 oz Australia Rectangular Dragon Gold Coin (BU)

The 2025 Perth Mint Rectangular Dragon Gold Coin is the eighth consecutive issue in the Dragon Rectangular Coin Series. Struck in 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold, this coin has a face value of $100 AUD and is legal tender in Australia. Limited to 8,888 coins worldwide, it features an intricate dragon design by Lucas Bowers.

Dragon Rectangular Coin Series — 8 Years of Innovation

Launched in 2018 by The Perth Mint, this series defies traditional round coin formats, offering a unique rectangular shape. Each annual release introduces a new dragon design, with 2025 marking the second obverse design featuring King Charles III, replacing the previous Queen Elizabeth II effigy.

The Chinese Dragon — Power, Wisdom, and Good Fortune

The reverse dragon symbolizes strength, wisdom, prosperity, and protection, with a flaming pearl representing spiritual power and the pursuit of perfection.

Obverse Design — King Charles III

• Dan Thorne-designed left-profile effigy of King Charles III, without a crown
• Inscriptions: Charles III, Australia, 100 DOLLARS, weight, and fineness

Reverse Design — Dragon (Lucas Bowers 2025)

• Oriental dragon with open claw, scaled wings, serpentine body
• Flaming pearl coiled around the body
• Inscriptions: Perth Mint 'P' mintmark and year '2025'
• Hidden anti-counterfeiting feature visible under magnification

About The Perth Mint

Established in 1899 on the Swan River, The Perth Mint is one of Australia's oldest mints and produces major bullion series including Kangaroo, Kookaburra, Koala, Lunar Series, and special releases like the Dragon Rectangular Coin Series.

Why Collect the Dragon Rectangular Coin Series?

• Rectangular format — unique among sovereign bullion coins
• Government-backed sovereign legal tender
• .9999 fine gold — four nines purity
• Tight global mintage of 8,888 coins for 2025
• Annual new dragon designs over 8 years
• Cultural storytelling through Chinese dragon symbolism

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