Obverse: Features a portrait of King Charles III designed by artist Dan Thorne. The inscriptions “CHARLES III” and “AUSTRALIA” appear above, while the denomination “100 DOLLARS”, weight “1oz” and gold purity “9999 Au” are shown below.
Reverse: Features a striking oriental dragon with a winding body, outstretched claws and intricately detailed scales. The Perth Mint’s “P” mintmark appears on the right, while the year of issue “2026” is shown below. The design was created by Jennifer McKenna.
About the coin: Issued by The Perth Mint in 2026, this rectangular gold coin belongs to the popular “Australian Dragon” series. In Chinese culture, the dragon symbolises power, strength, good fortune and prosperity. The coin is struck from 99.99% pure gold and contains 1 troy ounce (31.1 g) of pure gold, with a face value of 100 Australian dollars. Its distinctive rectangular shape and limited mintage of just 8,888 pieces add to its collectible appeal.
