Niue Islands - 2012 - 1$ - Lunar Calendar - BABY DRAGON - 28,28g Silver Coin

• Mintage Limit - 5000
• Each coin is struck from 28.28g of pure silver
• Year of the Dragon - Baby Dragon
• Coin with Colour Printed
• Coin in capsule+with Certificate of Authenticity + Presentation Case

The Chinese zodiac is a twelve-year cycle in which each year is associated with a specific animal. Those born during the year of a certain animal were thought to share some of the qualities of that animal. The twelve animals in order are: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, ram, monkey, rooster, dog, pig.

Obverse
Standard effigy of Elisabeth II, inscriptions "Niue Island", "Elisabeth II" and "1 dollar" as well as "2012", and hallmark "Ag 925".

Reverse
Baby dragon just born, sitting in an egg, inscriptions: "2012", "BORN IN THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON".