2024 Canadian $100 Lunar Year of the Dragon - Pure Gold Coin

2024 Canadian $100 Lunar Year of the Dragon - Pure Gold Coin

THIRD $100 pure gold Lunar Year coin! The sole mythical creature in the Chinese Zodiac, the indomitable Dragon is the symbol of great power, fortune, success and strength. People born in the Year of the Dragon are natural leaders known for their tenacity and courage, and under the auspicious influence of the Wood Dragon, 2024 brings the promise of progress, positivity and prosperity.

Cultivate your inner strength and creative talents in 2024, and welcome the Year of the Dragon with this $100 pure gold Lunar New Year keepsake.

Features:

Third in a series of $100 pure gold Lunar New Year coins. Celebrate the Year of the Dragon (2024) with this third coin in our annual series honouring the 12 signs of the Chinese Zodiac. Each coin is impeccably crafted in 99.99% pure gold.
A pure gold keepsake. A magnificent addition to any Lunar New Year or gold-themed collection. This coin is also ideal for marking a major milestone in 2024, whether it’s a graduation, wedding or the arrival of a new family member born between February 10, 2024 and January 28, 2025.
Exclusive mintage. A highly collectible coin, only 1,888 have been minted and are available to collectors worldwide.
Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
No GST/HST.

Design:

Inspired by traditional Chinese artforms, the reverse design by artist Simon Ng celebrates the Year of the Dragon through its depiction of a Wood Dragon chasing the Dragon Pearl, or Fire Ball that represents wisdom and prosperity. The snake-like form of the auspicious creature echoes the stylized waves that rise and fall beneath it, like a landscape marked by rolling hills. Auspicious cherry blossoms appear on the Dragon and in its surroundings, where the delicate flowers are connected by curved stems that create filigree patterns. The reverse includes the word “CANADA”, the Chinese character for “Dragon” (“龍”) and the year “2024”. The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The obverse also bears a special marking that includes four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins and the double date of her reign.

Packaging:

Your Lunar Year of the Dragon coin is housed in a red lacquered wood case with a red outer box, evoking the Chinese New Year custom of gifting “lucky money” in a red envelope.

Specifications:

Face Value: $100
Mintage: 1,888
Composition: 99.99% Gold
Weight (g): 15.43
Diameter(mm): 29
Finish: Proof