Historical depictions of dragons in Chinese culture showcase serpentine bodies that combine features from nine different animals: the head of a camel, horns of a deer, eyes of a rabbit, ears of a cow, neck of a snake, belly of a clam, scales of a carp, claws of an eagle, and paws of a tiger.

The obverse of 2025 Australian Silver Chinese Myths and Legends Dragon Coins comes with a bust of King Charles III. His Majesty is shown here in left-profile relief with the monarch shown without a crown on his head. This design was created for Australia by Dan Thorne and is the first effigy of Charles III on Australian coins.

On the reverse of the 2025 10 oz Silver Chinese Myths and Legends Dragon Coin, you will find a detailed image of the Chinese dragon. The image shows a coiled dragon with stylized clouds in the background. In one talon, the dragon holds onto a flaming pearl.