2012 Lunar Year of the Dragon Proof Silver Coin (Gilded Edition)
| Name | 2012 Lunar Year of the Dragon Proof Silver Coin (Gilded Edition) |
|---|---|
| Composition | 999 Silver, Dragons are gilded in 999.9 gold. |
| Diameter |
38 millimeter |
| Weight |
1 ounce |
| Face Value |
2 Dollars (Tuvalu Currency) |
| Limited Mintage |
47,500 pieces |
| Image：Obverse |
The obverse design features the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The effigy is encircled by the characters "QUEEN ELIZABETH II．2012．TUVALU．TWO DOLLARS．". |
| Image：Reverse |
The reverse design depicts the Flying Dragon, the spiritual beast in the fable, unpredictably brandishing among the clouds. From the ancient times, the king always deemed himself as the incarnation of the dragon, therefore, he can control the world by the will of the God. The dragon is gilded in 999.9 gold, increasing the value of this silver coin. The outlines of Taiwan and Mount Yu, the highest mountain in Taiwan, are displayed and viewed within a rhombic latent image when turning the coin slightly to the right and the left respectively. |