2024 $1 Australian Opal Lunar Year of The Dragon 1oz Silver Proof Coin PNCs - 30c Douglas Mawson first journeyed to

Douglas Mawson first journeyed to the Antarctic as a member of Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1907-09 British Antarctic Expedition

and three chicks standing amongst bamboo foliage and flowers

Featuring a design reminiscent of show winner rosettes

This collection from The Royal Mint explores each of The Queen’s fierce heraldic guardians

with great cunning

2024 $1 Australian Opal Lunar Year of The Dragon 1oz Silver Proof Coin PNCs - 30c Douglas Mawson first journeyed toThose born under the sign of the Chinese lunar dragon in 2024, 2012, 2000, 1988 1976 and every 12th preceding year, are said to be brave, intelligent, and ambitious. The coins reverse incorporates a circular panel featuring a sinuous dragon detailed in pure Australian opal. Struck elements include intricate patterning with stylised depictions of hyacinths, said to be lucky flowers for those born in the Year of the Dragon. The design also includes the