According to legend , the emperor commanded a great race between all the animals on Earth to decide which ones should occupy the lunar calendar . The mouse finished in first place , followed by the ox , tiger , rabbit , dragon , snake , horse , goat , monkey , rooster , dog , and pig .
The only mythological beast among the animals was the dragon , a creature of exceptional importance in Chinese culture .
During the great race , the mighty dragon led the other animals until it stopped at a river to make rain . As a result , the dragon finished fifth , appearing every fifth year in the 12-year lunar cycle – including 1952 , 1964 , 1976 , 1988 , 2000 , 2012 , and 2024 .
Bestowed with instinctive bravery , persistence , and intelligence , those born in the Year of the Dragon are regarded as ambitious , charismatic , and successful .
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AUSTRALIAN LUNAR SERIES III
2024 Year of the Dragon 2oz Silver Antiqued Coin
$ 2 Australian legal tender 99.99 % pure silver 40.69 mm ø 1,888 Mintage
3S2406CGAA
AUD 249 . 00