2019 Perth Mint 1oz Dragon bar

[Lucas7436]

Hi all, 

I know a lot of people love the design in these bars, I just wanted to let you know I’ve heard from a supplier that 200+ bars are being delivered to them next week, I expect numerous others will be delivered around that time to several places as well, so don’t think you need to rush on individuals because you’re not going to miss out. 👍🏻👍🏻 🇦🇺 

[StevenDS]

Probably because the 2020 design will be released soon. Last year was in February.

Where does this sudden 2019 supply come from? Mintage is limited to 250K. Lower then the 500K of the 2018.

Edit: Or do you mean the 2020 release already?

[Lucas7436]

Well I specifically asked about 2019 minted Dragons, unless I confused them, I’d guess it’s old stock on the way out to them? If it’s 2020 I’d be very pleased. On the Perth website last week they advertised the 2020 with a picture of the 2019’s so I called them to clarify which is for sale, they realised the mistake and took it down. I would be happy with either 2019 or 2020 tubes

2018 design (to me) is nicer but I won’t find a tube at a reasonable rate anymore.

[StevenDS]

6 hours ago, Lucas7436 said:

Well I specifically asked about 2019 minted Dragons, unless I confused them, I’d guess it’s old stock on the way out to them? If it’s 2020 I’d be very pleased. On the Perth website last week they advertised the 2020 with a picture of the 2019’s so I called them to clarify which is for sale, they realised the mistake and took it down. I would be happy with either 2019 or 2020 tubes

2018 design (to me) is nicer but I won’t find a tube at a reasonable rate anymore.

Curious, might in fact be the 2020 release which was released on the website too soon with a 2019 placeholder picture.

I have 1 tube of each year and created a thread with stock of mostly European dealers for the 2018. Not much left indeed and premiums are high on those. About €24 / USD 27 for the 2018 now.

I wonder whether they will continue doing dragons or whether they might switch to one of the other Feng Shui animals: Phoenix, Tiger or Tortoise. I wouldn't mind them switching to another animal for the next two releases.

[Lucas7436]

It would be more likely that they’re the 2020’s. Yeah I’m not sure what they’ll do, I hope they do more dragons, because they haven’t disappointed anyone as yet

[StevenDS]

I reality hope they also make a 10 oz version (coinbar) this year, but with a high enough mintage, making it a decent premium investment bar for Europe (no VAT on coinbars).

I would even buy a 1 kg or 100 oz version if the premium was decent.

The design would really shine on a bigger bar.

[Lucas7436]

The 2018 Design deserves to be 10oz or 100oz for sure