Obverse: The obverse features a memorial portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The reverse side also indicates the country "AUSTRALIA", the year of issue "2012", and the coin's weight, purity, and monetary denomination "1 oz 9999 Au 100 DOLLARS".
Reverse: The reverse of the coin depicts the symbol of the year 2012 - a dragon with water flowing from its mouth and a flaming pearl - a symbol of wisdom. The design includes the Chinese character for dragon, the English inscription "Year of the Dragon" and the mint mark "P".
About the coin: The Perth Mint's Lunar Series II coin collection continues the rich tradition of striking impressive coins and features themes of animals from the Chinese Lunar Calendar. The dragon is the fifth of the twelve animals associated with the ancient Chinese lunar calendar. Those born under the sign of the dragon are said to be ambitious, successful, and charismatic.
