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TRULY RARE! Mintage just 888!

DUELING DRAGONS! Celebrate the most auspicious Year of the Dragon with this dramatic 5 troy ounce pure silver black proof, gilded with 24-karat gold plating and numbered on the edge with its unique serial number! Mintage just 888!

Epic design! Twin dragons, one gold, one silver, duel for the elusive Pearl of Wisdom (engraved with the Chinese character for “dragon”), amidst a black proof backdrop of swirling clouds. There are no legends on the obverse, to further enhance this dramatic scene. Royal Mint engraver Jody Clark’s brand-new effigy of King Charles III graces the reverse.

Struck from five full troy ounces of pure silver and enhanced with both 24-karat gold plating and black proof finish, each Dueling Dragons coin resides in a handsome presentation case, protected by a silver and black outer box. The individually numbered certificate of authenticity matches the unique serial number engraved on the coin's edge. Best of all is the mintage limit—lucky number 888, tremendously low for such a stunning and desirable beauty. With its extremely limited mintage, make these auspicious Dual Dragons yours today!

Tremendously low mintage—just 888—don't delay, this dramatic pure silver Dragon proof will sell out quickly!

We don't merely like this coin, we LOVE this beauty—and here's why!
    • Tremendously low mintage—just 888!
    • Stunningly engraved design depicts a a pair of dragons dueling over the pearl of wisdom!
    • HUGE size—five troy ounces pure silver, 65 mm in diameter!
    • Multiple technologies: the black proof finish is highlighted with 24-karat pure gold gilding!
    • Each coin is individually numbered on the edge, matching the certificate number, making each coin truly unique!
    • Each coin is presented in a handsome, luxurious, highly polished solid wood presentation case!

The Year of the Dragon 5 Oz Silver Gilded Black Proof is the eleventh annual release in this most sought after series. Don't miss out, get yours now!

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 2024 we celebrate the Year of the Dragon. According to tradition, people born during a Year of the Dragon (1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 and 2024) 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.

The Dragon in the East
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 tiny 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 or in their grasp. 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.

Obverse
Twin dragons, one gold, one silver, duel for the elusive Pearl of Wisdom (engraved with the Chinese character for “dragon”), amidst a black proof backdrop of swirling clouds. There are no legends on the obverse, to further enhance this dramatic scene.

Reverse
His Majesty, King Charles III, in profile effigy facing left. This portrait was executed by the engraver Jody Clark. The legend CHARLES III, the date of issue and denomination also appear, while the legend 5 OZ 999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity.

Packaging
The coin is encapsulated inside a highly polished, solid wood, clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and protected by a silver and black outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included.

Images featuring the edge and certificate numbers are mint-supplied images intended for general reference only. Serial numbers on images are NOT indicative of the serial number you will receive!

Specifications

Country	Niue
Year of Issue	2024

Face Value	10 Dollars
Weight	157.60 g
Diameter	65 mm
Mintage Limit	888

Finish	Black Proof with Selective 24-Karat Gold Plating (Gilding)
Composition	.999 Fine (Pure) Silver
Edge	Serrated (milled, reeded) with Serial Number Edge Lettering

Artist	Reverse: Jody Clark
Certificate	Individually Numbered