Description

Every year, one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac is celebrated. The 12 animals of the zodiac are the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. The most well-known story of how these 12 animals came to be chosen was that there was a race across a river and these animals represented the first 12 to reach the finish line. 2024 introduces us to the Year of the Dragon, thus Maritime Coins and Collectibles would like to offer you the 2024 1/2 oz Samoa Silver Lunar Year of the Dragon Coin, available for purchase now.

Coin Highlights:

• Delivered in individual capsules, or a chipboard of 5!
• Mintage limited to 8,888!
• Proof-like specimen!
• Contains 1/2 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Bears a face value of 1 Tala backed by Samoa.
• The obverse field features the Samoan coat of arms.
• The reverse side showcases a Year of the Dragon design.

The Samoan coat of arms is showcased on the obverse field of the 2024 Samoa Silver Lunar Year of the Dragon Coin. This emblem, adopted in 1962, features a shield with 5 stars and a coconut palm. The shield is framed by 2 concentric circles and olive leaves on either side. A cross is displayed on top of the shield. Identifying marks of the coin surround this image.

A Year of the Dragon design is seen on the reverse side of the 2024 1/2 oz Silver Lunar Year of the Dragon Coin. The dragon is seen moving across the face of the coin, his gaze set upon the traditional Chinese character for the word dragon.

Your 2024 1/2 oz Samoa Silver Lunar Year of the Dragon Coin will be packaged in an individual capsule to preserve the condition of your silver. For multiples of five, coins will be encased in capsules on a chipboard. The coin presented in this listing is the smallest size available for this coin series.

February 10, 2024, marks the Chinese New Year, as well as the Year of the Wood Dragon. While the Year of the Dragon is celebrated once every 12 years, a Wood Dragon year comes only once every 60 years. In traditional Chinese culture, dragons represent honor, luck, and success. These coins will be minted by the Scottsdale Mint with the backing of Samoa.