For buyers looking to combine gold weight with a distinctive shape, this 2026 Dragon Rectangular Gold Coin, struck by The Perth Mint in Australia, pairs a full troy ounce of gold with one of the more recognizable dragon designs in modern bullion.
Key Features:
- Purity and weight: 1 troy oz of 999.9 fine gold (24-karat)
- Metal: Gold, struck in rectangular bar format
- Reverse: A coiled Chinese dragon design with the 2026 date
- Obverse: King Charles III effigy with the monetary denomination
The reverse shows a serpentine dragon winding across the bar in two sweeping loops, its entire body rendered in fine, individually struck scales from neck to tail. The head sits at the upper left, with curling whiskers, a flame-like crest, and an open jaw gripping a small ornament, while four clawed feet with sharp talons extend out along the body at different points. A “P” mint mark appears near the top right, “JM” sits lower along the body, and the date “2026” is struck along the bottom edge.
The obverse of this issue carries the current King Charles III effigy along with the coin’s monetary denomination, consistent with the series since the 2023 release. As legal tender backed by the Government of Western Australia, the coin carries the full weight of sovereign guarantee in addition to its gold content.
The bar’s rectangular shape sets it apart from traditional round gold coins while still functioning as legal tender, giving collectors and gold buyers alike a fresh annual design within an ongoing, well-established series. Add this 2026 Dragon Rectangular Gold Coin to your holdings today and own a full ounce of gold from one of the world’s most respected mints, in one of bullion’s more distinctive shapes.