Obverse: The centre of the silver round features the „Asahi Refining“ logo. Above it appears the inscription “1 OUNCE TROY”, indicating the weight, while “LUNAR CALENDAR SERIES” is displayed below. The outer ring bears the inscription “FINE SILVER 999”, confirming the silver fineness.
Reverse: The design depicts a majestic Chinese dragon entwined around a cypress tree. Its body is covered in finely detailed scales, while the expressive head, claws and tail add movement and energy to the composition. The central circle features the Chinese character “龍”, meaning dragon. The design is completed by the inscriptions “2024” and “YEAR of the DRAGON”.
About the silver round: The 2024 “Year of the Dragon” is a 1 troy ounce silver round produced by Asahi Refining, a precious metals refining and manufacturing company operating in the United States. This release belongs to the “Lunar Calendar Series”, dedicated to the zodiac signs of the Chinese lunar calendar.
According to the Chinese lunar calendar, 2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon. In Chinese culture, the dragon symbolises strength, wisdom, good fortune and prosperity, while the wood element is associated with growth, renewal and vitality.
The design depicts the dragon entwined around a cypress tree, combining two meaningful symbols – the dragon's power and the tree's vitality. The intricate relief highlights the mythical creature's scales, claws and dynamic movement.
Struck from .999 fine silver, the round weighs 1 troy ounce (31.1 g) and measures 39 mm in diameter. It is an attractive addition to precious metal collections and collections inspired by Chinese zodiac symbolism.
