The 2012 Australian Gold Lunar Dragon is a quarter-ounce gold coin struck by The Perth Mint as part of its celebrated Lunar Series II program. Composed of .9999 fine gold and weighing 0.25 troy ounces, this coin carries legal tender status under Australian law with a face value of $25 AUD. It belongs to one of the most widely recognized sovereign bullion programs in the Asia-Pacific region.
We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, reflecting the standard commercial release from The Perth Mint. Its combination of high gold purity, government-backed issuance, and distinctive annual design makes it a recognized piece within the fractional gold segment of the market.
The Perth Mint traces its origins to 1899, when it was established as a branch of the Royal Mint to process gold from the Western Australian goldfields. Today it operates as a government-owned enterprise and is recognized internationally for producing some of the world's most precisely struck bullion coins.
The Australian Lunar Series II launched in 2008 as a follow-up to the original Lunar Series, which ran
…The 2012 Australian Gold Lunar Dragon is a quarter-ounce gold coin struck by The Perth Mint as part of its celebrated Lunar Series II program. Composed of .9999 fine gold and weighing 0.25 troy ounces, this coin carries legal tender status under Australian law with a face value of $25 AUD. It belongs to one of the most widely recognized sovereign bullion programs in the Asia-Pacific region.
We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, reflecting the standard commercial release from The Perth Mint. Its combination of high gold purity, government-backed issuance, and distinctive annual design makes it a recognized piece within the fractional gold segment of the market.
The Perth Mint traces its origins to 1899, when it was established as a branch of the Royal Mint to process gold from the Western Australian goldfields. Today it operates as a government-owned enterprise and is recognized internationally for producing some of the world's most precisely struck bullion coins.
The Australian Lunar Series II launched in 2008 as a follow-up to the original Lunar Series, which ran from 1996 through 2007. Each annual release in the series features a different animal from the Chinese lunar calendar, with the Dragon coin appearing in 2012. The Dragon holds a particularly prominent place in Chinese cultural tradition, and 2012 Lunar Dragon coins generated notably strong demand at the time of release. The series spans twelve years and concludes in 2019 with the Year of the Pig.
The Perth Mint's Lunar Series has earned a lasting reputation for artistic quality and consistent production standards across a range of denominations and metal types. The 2012 Dragon issue remains one of the more sought-after annual releases in the series due to the cultural significance of the dragon as the only mythological creature in the Chinese zodiac.
The reverse of this coin features a detailed depiction of a dragon rendered in high relief against a textured background. The dragon is shown in a dynamic, coiled posture with sharp scale detailing and flowing whiskers, capturing the traditional imagery associated with Chinese imperial symbolism. The inscriptions include "DRAGON," the year "2012," the metal weight and purity, and the "P" mintmark identifying The Perth Mint.
The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, which was the standard portrait used on Australian coinage during this period. Surrounding the portrait are the standard inscriptions identifying the coin's legal tender status and issuing nation. The coin's finish on BU examples is clean and lustrous, with the sharp strike typical of Perth Mint production.
At one-quarter troy ounce, this coin occupies a practical middle ground between smaller fractional pieces and the full one-ounce format. For buyers who want meaningful gold content without committing to a full-ounce price point, the 1/4 oz denomination offers a more accessible entry without sacrificing the design quality or minting precision of the larger coin.
Fractional gold also provides flexibility when it comes to managing holdings over time. Smaller denominations are easier to portion and are often well-suited to buyers building a position incrementally or those who prefer to hold multiple pieces across different formats.
Every coin in this series is struck from .9999 fine gold and produced under the strict quality controls maintained by The Perth Mint, one of the most respected sovereign minting facilities in the world. The precise weight and purity specifications are enforced at the point of production and confirmed through the mint's own quality assurance processes.
We verify every product we carry for authenticity, weight, and purity before it reaches a customer. As authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, we also support customers who wish to have coins independently certified. The established reputation of The Perth Mint and the standardized specifications of this series make it straightforward to authenticate and assess.
Brilliant Uncirculated describes coins struck for commercial release and distribution rather than proof or collector-specific presentation. BU coins are produced with full luster and sharp detail but are not held to the same packaging or handling standards as proof issues. Minor surface contact from handling or storage within mint tubes is not uncommon and falls within the accepted range for this condition designation.
Individual coins ship in a protective plastic flip. The standard Perth Mint tube for 1/4 oz Lunar coins holds 20 pieces, and orders at that quantity ship in a sealed mint tube. Larger bulk quantities are packaged in sealed boxes consistent with Perth Mint distribution standards. Buyers purchasing single coins should expect a flip; those ordering at tube or box quantities will receive the corresponding sealed packaging.
Pricing for this coin is anchored to the live spot price of gold and adjusted to reflect a premium above that baseline. The premium accounts for the costs of production at a sovereign mint, the coin's fractional format, the cultural and collector demand associated with the Dragon year, and the broader premiums typical of Lunar Series pieces in the secondary market.
Fractional gold coins generally carry higher premiums relative to metal content than one-ounce coins, reflecting the fixed production costs spread across a smaller amount of gold. The 2012 Dragon year adds additional demand-driven premium pressure given the coin's cultural significance. Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions and is structured to give buyers a clear picture of what they are paying relative to spot.
Australian Gold Lunar coins are globally recognized and trade actively in the secondary market. The .9999 fine gold standard, Perth Mint origin, and sovereign legal tender status all contribute to broad dealer and collector acceptance. The 2012 Dragon issue benefits from both its numismatic appeal and its straightforward bullion specifications, supporting recognition across different types of buyers.
We operate as a two-way market, meaning customers can both purchase and sell within the same platform using competitive buyback pricing. Liquidity is worth evaluating before a purchase is made, not only at the point of sale. Our bid pricing on Lunar Dragon coins reflects current wholesale market conditions and gives sellers a transparent baseline for assessing resale value.
The 2012 Dragon release is one of the more culturally significant entries in the Lunar Series II program. The dragon is the only mythological figure in the Chinese zodiac and carries deep symbolic weight in Chinese culture, which has historically translated into stronger collector and gift-market demand compared to other years in the series. That demand profile distinguishes this issue from more routine annual releases.
Beyond the design, the coin delivers the full quality standard expected from The Perth Mint: .9999 fine gold, precise weight, sharp strike, and sovereign backing. The quarter-ounce format makes it accessible without sacrificing any of those characteristics. For buyers who want a recognizable, high-purity fractional gold coin with genuine collector appeal, the 2012 Dragon is a well-rounded option.
We have been operating as a precious metals dealer since 2010, and our approach has always centered on transparency, fair pricing, and treating customers as informed buyers rather than sales targets. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau and our memberships in the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect a consistent commitment to professionalism and integrity across every transaction.
As authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, we are equipped to support buyers with independent certification when needed. Every product we carry is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity. Our pricing is tied to live market conditions and structured to give you a complete picture of what you are paying. We operate a two-way market that supports both buying and selling, so you can evaluate the full cost of ownership rather than focusing only on the purchase price. Our goal is to make the process of buying, holding, and eventually selling physical gold as straightforward and transparent as possible.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across a wide range of precious metals products, including fractional gold coins like the 2012 Lunar Dragon. Rather than relying on indicative or static price displays, Pro members transact at real-time wholesale market prices without additional dealer markups applied on top. This creates a more transparent environment where premiums and bid/ask spreads reflect actual market conditions rather than fixed retail structures.
Pro members can also track portfolio valuations using live wholesale bid pricing, providing a realistic picture of current liquidation value rather than estimated retail figures. Product research tools allow members to compare premiums, spread tightness, and liquidity metrics across the catalog, making it easier to assess how the 2012 Dragon fits within the broader fractional gold market. For buyers who want a more data-driven approach to understanding what they own and what it is worth at any given moment, Pro provides the tools to do exactly that.
We support a broad range of payment methods to make every transaction as convenient and secure as possible. Accepted options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover, as well as PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency payments via BitPay. Each method is integrated with a secure checkout process designed to protect your information and give you confidence at every step of the transaction.
Product ID: BST-000652D379
| Year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Precious Metal Type | Gold |
| Bullion Coin Type | Lunar |
| Format | Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Brand/Mint | Perth Mint |
| Mint Mark | P - Perth |
| Purity | 0.9999 |
| Weight | 0.25 oz |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.2 mm |
| Diameter (mm) | 22.6 mm |
| Grade | BU |
The 2012 Australian Gold Lunar Dragon is a quarter-ounce gold coin struck by The Perth Mint as part of its celebrated Lunar Series II program. Composed of .9999 fine gold and weighing 0.25 troy ounces, this coin carries legal tender status under Australian law with a face value of $25 AUD. It belongs to one of the most widely recognized sovereign bullion programs in the Asia-Pacific region.
We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, reflecting the standard commercial release from The Perth Mint. Its combination of high gold purity, government-backed issuance, and distinctive annual design makes it a recognized piece within the fractional gold segment of the market.
The Perth Mint traces its origins to 1899, when it was established as a branch of the Royal Mint to process gold from the Western Australian goldfields. Today it operates as a government-owned enterprise and is recognized internationally for producing some of the world's most precisely struck bullion coins.
The Australian Lunar Series II launched in 2008 as a follow-up to the original Lunar Series, which ran
…The 2012 Australian Gold Lunar Dragon is a quarter-ounce gold coin struck by The Perth Mint as part of its celebrated Lunar Series II program. Composed of .9999 fine gold and weighing 0.25 troy ounces, this coin carries legal tender status under Australian law with a face value of $25 AUD. It belongs to one of the most widely recognized sovereign bullion programs in the Asia-Pacific region.
We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, reflecting the standard commercial release from The Perth Mint. Its combination of high gold purity, government-backed issuance, and distinctive annual design makes it a recognized piece within the fractional gold segment of the market.
The Perth Mint traces its origins to 1899, when it was established as a branch of the Royal Mint to process gold from the Western Australian goldfields. Today it operates as a government-owned enterprise and is recognized internationally for producing some of the world's most precisely struck bullion coins.
The Australian Lunar Series II launched in 2008 as a follow-up to the original Lunar Series, which ran from 1996 through 2007. Each annual release in the series features a different animal from the Chinese lunar calendar, with the Dragon coin appearing in 2012. The Dragon holds a particularly prominent place in Chinese cultural tradition, and 2012 Lunar Dragon coins generated notably strong demand at the time of release. The series spans twelve years and concludes in 2019 with the Year of the Pig.
The Perth Mint's Lunar Series has earned a lasting reputation for artistic quality and consistent production standards across a range of denominations and metal types. The 2012 Dragon issue remains one of the more sought-after annual releases in the series due to the cultural significance of the dragon as the only mythological creature in the Chinese zodiac.
The reverse of this coin features a detailed depiction of a dragon rendered in high relief against a textured background. The dragon is shown in a dynamic, coiled posture with sharp scale detailing and flowing whiskers, capturing the traditional imagery associated with Chinese imperial symbolism. The inscriptions include "DRAGON," the year "2012," the metal weight and purity, and the "P" mintmark identifying The Perth Mint.
The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, which was the standard portrait used on Australian coinage during this period. Surrounding the portrait are the standard inscriptions identifying the coin's legal tender status and issuing nation. The coin's finish on BU examples is clean and lustrous, with the sharp strike typical of Perth Mint production.
At one-quarter troy ounce, this coin occupies a practical middle ground between smaller fractional pieces and the full one-ounce format. For buyers who want meaningful gold content without committing to a full-ounce price point, the 1/4 oz denomination offers a more accessible entry without sacrificing the design quality or minting precision of the larger coin.
Fractional gold also provides flexibility when it comes to managing holdings over time. Smaller denominations are easier to portion and are often well-suited to buyers building a position incrementally or those who prefer to hold multiple pieces across different formats.
Every coin in this series is struck from .9999 fine gold and produced under the strict quality controls maintained by The Perth Mint, one of the most respected sovereign minting facilities in the world. The precise weight and purity specifications are enforced at the point of production and confirmed through the mint's own quality assurance processes.
We verify every product we carry for authenticity, weight, and purity before it reaches a customer. As authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, we also support customers who wish to have coins independently certified. The established reputation of The Perth Mint and the standardized specifications of this series make it straightforward to authenticate and assess.
Brilliant Uncirculated describes coins struck for commercial release and distribution rather than proof or collector-specific presentation. BU coins are produced with full luster and sharp detail but are not held to the same packaging or handling standards as proof issues. Minor surface contact from handling or storage within mint tubes is not uncommon and falls within the accepted range for this condition designation.
Individual coins ship in a protective plastic flip. The standard Perth Mint tube for 1/4 oz Lunar coins holds 20 pieces, and orders at that quantity ship in a sealed mint tube. Larger bulk quantities are packaged in sealed boxes consistent with Perth Mint distribution standards. Buyers purchasing single coins should expect a flip; those ordering at tube or box quantities will receive the corresponding sealed packaging.
Pricing for this coin is anchored to the live spot price of gold and adjusted to reflect a premium above that baseline. The premium accounts for the costs of production at a sovereign mint, the coin's fractional format, the cultural and collector demand associated with the Dragon year, and the broader premiums typical of Lunar Series pieces in the secondary market.
Fractional gold coins generally carry higher premiums relative to metal content than one-ounce coins, reflecting the fixed production costs spread across a smaller amount of gold. The 2012 Dragon year adds additional demand-driven premium pressure given the coin's cultural significance. Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions and is structured to give buyers a clear picture of what they are paying relative to spot.
Australian Gold Lunar coins are globally recognized and trade actively in the secondary market. The .9999 fine gold standard, Perth Mint origin, and sovereign legal tender status all contribute to broad dealer and collector acceptance. The 2012 Dragon issue benefits from both its numismatic appeal and its straightforward bullion specifications, supporting recognition across different types of buyers.
We operate as a two-way market, meaning customers can both purchase and sell within the same platform using competitive buyback pricing. Liquidity is worth evaluating before a purchase is made, not only at the point of sale. Our bid pricing on Lunar Dragon coins reflects current wholesale market conditions and gives sellers a transparent baseline for assessing resale value.
The 2012 Dragon release is one of the more culturally significant entries in the Lunar Series II program. The dragon is the only mythological figure in the Chinese zodiac and carries deep symbolic weight in Chinese culture, which has historically translated into stronger collector and gift-market demand compared to other years in the series. That demand profile distinguishes this issue from more routine annual releases.
Beyond the design, the coin delivers the full quality standard expected from The Perth Mint: .9999 fine gold, precise weight, sharp strike, and sovereign backing. The quarter-ounce format makes it accessible without sacrificing any of those characteristics. For buyers who want a recognizable, high-purity fractional gold coin with genuine collector appeal, the 2012 Dragon is a well-rounded option.
We have been operating as a precious metals dealer since 2010, and our approach has always centered on transparency, fair pricing, and treating customers as informed buyers rather than sales targets. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau and our memberships in the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect a consistent commitment to professionalism and integrity across every transaction.
As authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, we are equipped to support buyers with independent certification when needed. Every product we carry is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity. Our pricing is tied to live market conditions and structured to give you a complete picture of what you are paying. We operate a two-way market that supports both buying and selling, so you can evaluate the full cost of ownership rather than focusing only on the purchase price. Our goal is to make the process of buying, holding, and eventually selling physical gold as straightforward and transparent as possible.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across a wide range of precious metals products, including fractional gold coins like the 2012 Lunar Dragon. Rather than relying on indicative or static price displays, Pro members transact at real-time wholesale market prices without additional dealer markups applied on top. This creates a more transparent environment where premiums and bid/ask spreads reflect actual market conditions rather than fixed retail structures.
Pro members can also track portfolio valuations using live wholesale bid pricing, providing a realistic picture of current liquidation value rather than estimated retail figures. Product research tools allow members to compare premiums, spread tightness, and liquidity metrics across the catalog, making it easier to assess how the 2012 Dragon fits within the broader fractional gold market. For buyers who want a more data-driven approach to understanding what they own and what it is worth at any given moment, Pro provides the tools to do exactly that.
We support a broad range of payment methods to make every transaction as convenient and secure as possible. Accepted options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover, as well as PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency payments via BitPay. Each method is integrated with a secure checkout process designed to protect your information and give you confidence at every step of the transaction.
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