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200 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Year of the Dragon - Gold Bullion Coin
| Issuer | Perth Mint |
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| Year | 2000 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A finely detailed Chinese dragon in high relief occupies the central field, depicted in dynamic coiling posture with scaled body, clawed feet, and flame-like clouds scattered throughout the field. The Chinese character 龍 (Dragon) is positioned in the upper right field. The year 2000 is inscribed vertically along the left field, while the inscription 2 OZ 9999 GOLD appears along the lower rim. A beaded border encircles the entire reverse design. |
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The Year of the Dragon holds a specific weight in the twelve-year lunar cycle — it is traditionally the most auspicious sign, and demand for dragon-year bullion consistently outpaces adjacent issues. Perth's 2000 release coincided with both the lunar calendar event and the Sydney Olympics, making it an unusually busy year for Australian commemorative and bullion programs. The mint struck this two-troy-ounce piece in .9999 fine gold, a purity standard Perth had pioneered and which competitors took years to match.