Product Description

• Limited mintage of only 188 pieces worldwide
• With numbered certificate of authenticity from The Perth Mint
• Delivered in the original wooden case

The Golden Dragon 2026 from the Chinese Mythical Creatures series by The Perth Mint brings one of the most powerful emblems of Chinese mythology onto one ounce of 999.9 gold.

Product Details

One ounce of fine gold on a generous round

Struck from one ounce of 999.9 gold with a weight of 31.1 grams, this edition appears in proof quality. This grade is regarded in numismatics as the most demanding and calls for particularly careful preparation of the blank and the dies.

At 32.60 millimeters in diameter, the round is comparatively wide for one ounce of gold. The motif needs precisely this surface, since the body of the dragon winds across the entire field and would lose legibility in a tighter space.

Motif and Design

A dragon around the flaming pearl

The motif shows an artfully rendered dragon with a curving body, pronounced claws, and finely worked facial features. It winds dynamically around a flaming pearl that forms the centre of the composition.

The scene is surrounded by stylised flame and cloud elements that take up the flow of movement in the body and carry it onward. Between coils, flames, and clouds a web of lines emerges in which the eye finds new detail with every look.

The design is supplemented by the P mintmark of The Perth Mint as well as by the details of weight, fineness, and the year of issue 2026.

The obverse carries the portrait of King Charles III and the denomination.

Historical and Cultural Background

Power, wisdom, and the highest goal

In Chinese mythology the dragon embodies power, wisdom, and good fortune. Unlike in many European traditions, it appears there not as an adversary but as a benevolent force associated with protection and success.

The flaming pearl that it often chases or holds stands for spiritual energy, immortality, and enlightenment. Together, dragon and pearl form an emblem of the striving for harmony and for the highest spiritual goal.

The Chinese Mythical Creatures series takes up this imagery and translates it into the language of minting artistry. Motifs from the Chinese cultural sphere reach a circle of collectors that extends well beyond the Australian market.

Exclusivity and Investment Value

188 pieces worldwide

The worldwide mintage of 188 pieces keeps this gold coin among the very small issues. With three-digit quantities the available stock is distributed quickly, and anyone joining later depends on the secondary market.

For investors, the intrinsic value of one ounce of 999.9 gold meets a numismatic premium drawn from limitation, minting quality, and subject matter. Gold has held its role as a store of value for centuries, while very small mintages develop their own rhythm of supply and demand within the collector market.

Secure one of the few examples of this strictly limited coin before it sells out.

Special Features

Weight and line work in one hand

One ounce of gold rests dense and cool in the hand, and the 32.60 millimeters spread that weight across a surface that is comfortable to grasp. The first impression comes through the weight, the second through the drawing.

The motif lives from its line work. Scales, claws, and flames are set so closely together that the light breaks within them, and the proof execution unfolds its full effect only as the viewing angle changes.

The standardised ounce weight also facilitates international trade and supports both pricing and resale value. At 188 pieces, however, the valuation shifts markedly towards collector value.

What makes this coin special?

The combination of the dragon motif with its flaming pearl, the execution in proof quality, and a mintage of only 188 pieces shapes the character of this issue.

Storage

At Superior Coins, your coin collection is especially dear to us. Hence why we developed our Superior Boxes with a unique, multifunctional inlay tailored perfectly to your needs. You can choose to store the inlay safely and space-efficiently in our compact Security Box, ideal for safe-deposit lockers, or place it in one of our elegantly designed presentation boxes.

This way, your collection remains protected in your private safe while allowing you to enjoy the beautiful display of your valuable pieces at any time with style and pride. Discover the variety of our high-quality boxes and experience how presentation and security come together perfectly at Superior Coins.

Delivery and Service

Decide for yourself whether your coin will be delivered in the original case or in one of our exclusive Superior Boxes. The numbered certificate of authenticity fits securely in both packaging options. Upon request, we can store your Superior Box in our in-house, fully insured vault until your collection is complete. Alternatively, you are welcome to send us your coins, and we will place them with the utmost care into the designated Superior Box and gladly assist you in completing your collection.

Personal Support & Maximum Security

We provide you with comprehensive and personal advice at any time, to jointly assemble the optimal overall package tailored to your individual goals and wishes. You can also make use of our subscription service so that you never miss a new release in your collection.

Of course, you will receive all relevant documents from us, including meaningful images for your insurance, directly upon delivery.

Rely on our many years of experience, maximum reliability, and state-of-the-art security standards. Your valuable pieces are in the best hands with Superior Coins. We accompany you with the greatest care and personal service on your path to a unique and value-retaining collection.

FAQ

Your Questions, Competently Answered

• How is this gold coin delivered?
  Delivery is made in the original wooden case together with a numbered certificate of authenticity from The Perth Mint.
• What advantage does a wooden case offer over a simple capsule?
  It protects the coin mechanically and can serve as a display piece at the same time, which adds to the standing of the whole package, especially with small mintages.
• How should I handle a coin in proof quality?
  By the edge only and preferably with cotton gloves, since fingerprints can remain permanently visible on finely executed surfaces.
• Does the issue work as a gift for Chinese New Year?
  The dragon motif fits the occasion thematically, and wooden case together with certificate make the coin ready to hand over without further preparation.
• What matters for a later sale?
  Alongside the gold price, at 188 pieces it is above all condition and the completeness of case and certificate that count.
• Does Superior Coins report on further issues of the Chinese Mythical Creatures series?
  On request we will get in touch as soon as new motifs of the run are announced, and we advise you personally on the selection.