Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This is a silver coin made by the Perth Mint of Australia that celebrates the Year of the Dragon in 2024.
Asian cultures have a distinct Astrology system from Western cultures. Asian Astrology is based on the Chinese Zodiac. The Chinese Zodiac has a cycle of 12 years in which each year is represented by one of 12 animals. A person born in any specific year will be assigned that year’s Zodiac animal. For example, people born in 2024 will have the Dragon as their Zodiac sign.
According to legend, the Buddha summoned 12 animals to attend him before he passes away. These 12 animals are the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. The Buddha would award each animal a year in the calendar based on the order in which they reached him. The Dragon was the 5th animal to meet the Buddha, thus the Dragon was awarded the 5th year in the calendar.
People born in the years of 1952, 1964, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, and 2024 have the Dragon as their Zodiac sign. Those born in the Year of the Dragon are enthusiastic and confident. They are not afraid of challenges, and willing to take risks. Dragons are advised to seek Rats, Monkeys, and Roosters as friends or romantic partners. However, Dragons are incompatible with Dogs.
This is a silver coin made by the Perth Mint of Australia that celebrates the Year of the Dragon in 2024.
Asian cultures have a distinct Astrology system from Western cultures. Asian Astrology is based on the Chinese Zodiac. The Chinese Zodiac has a cycle of 12 years in which each year is represented by one of 12 animals. A person born in any specific year will be assigned that year’s Zodiac animal. For example, people born in 2024 will have the Dragon as their Zodiac sign.
According to legend, the Buddha summoned 12 animals to attend him before he passes away. These 12 animals are the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. The Buddha would award each animal a year in the calendar based on the order in which they reached him. The Dragon was the 5th animal to meet the Buddha, thus the Dragon was awarded the 5th year in the calendar.
People born in the years of 1952, 1964, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, and 2024 have the Dragon as their Zodiac sign. Those born in the Year of the Dragon are enthusiastic and confident. They are not afraid of challenges, and willing to take risks. Dragons are advised to seek Rats, Monkeys, and Roosters as friends or romantic partners. However, Dragons are incompatible with Dogs.
