Singapore's Lunar series gold issues are struck to the four-nines fineness standard the Monetary Authority adopted in the 1990s to align with international bullion benchmarks, a deliberate move to compete directly with the Perth Mint's Lunar program for collector and investor crossover demand. The 2024 Dragon year carries particular commercial weight in Southeast Asian markets — the Dragon is the only mythological creature in the twelve-year cycle and commands premium secondary-market pricing across the region.
Singapore's Lunar series gold issues are struck to the four-nines fineness standard the Monetary Authority adopted in the 1990s to align with international bullion benchmarks, a deliberate move to compete directly with the Perth Mint's Lunar program for collector and investor crossover demand. The 2024 Dragon year carries particular commercial weight in Southeast Asian markets — the Dragon is the only mythological creature in the twelve-year cycle and commands premium secondary-market pricing across the region.