Swiss refining meets the lunar calendar in the 2024 Argor-Heraeus Year of the Dragon bar, a limited edition striking of 1 troy oz of 999.9 fine gold. The dragon holds special rank in the Chinese zodiac as its only mythical creature, a symbol of power and fortune, and Argor-Heraeus caps this issue at 28,888 numbered bars, each sealed in a festive red assay card with a serial number printed on both bar and packaging.
Key Features:
- Purity and Weight: 999.9 fine gold, 1 troy oz
- Metal Type: Gold
- Obverse Design: Chinese dragon coiled around a flaming pearl with the dragon character in a rectangular frame
- Reverse Design: Argor-Heraeus hallmark with Switzerland, weight, fineness, Melter Assayer mark, and numbered serial
The obverse fills the entire face with a serpentine dragon, its whiskered head snarling at center as its scaled body winds through stylized clouds from corner to corner. One clawed foot grips a flaming pearl, the classic emblem of wisdom and prosperity the celestial dragon pursues in Chinese art, and the character for dragon sits in a framed cartouche near the tail. The relief work carries fine detail through every scale, horn, and cloud swirl, striking depth that shows why Argor-Heraeus minted bars command their reputation.
The reverse bears the refinery’s round AH hallmark above stamped rows reading Switzerland, 1 ounce, Fine Gold, 999,9, the official Melter Assayer mark, and the bar’s individual number out of 28,888. The sealed card states the weight, fineness, and certified assayer’s signature on the front, with the numbered serial repeated on the reverse panel beside Lunar New Year fireworks graphics.
Argor-Heraeus has refined in Ticino, Switzerland since 1951 and carries full accreditation with the industry’s major exchanges, so the bar’s liquidity matches any standard ounce. The limited, serialized run adds a collectible layer standard bullion never offers.
Swiss gold, zodiac artistry, and a hard mintage cap make this dragon a standout ounce. Order the 2024 Argor-Heraeus Dragon gold bar today.
Charles C (verified owner) –
Great bar and assay. Really enjoying all the current Lunar Dragon bars and this one is very nice. Price, purchase and delivery all seamless and as expected. Hero premiums are hard to beat from what I’ve searched.