Spirit Dragon 2024 $8 Pure Gold Coin – Royal Canadian Mint
USD 218.46
In stock
USD 218.46
In stock
Coiling and floating across the sky, Shenlong is the revered lóng (“dragon”) of Chinese mythology that governs the elements upon which agriculture depends: wind, rain, clouds and, when angered, tempests. The benevolent rainmaker and master of storms is typically the colour of the blue sky so it often goes unseen, but on this affordable 99.99% pure gold coin, Shenlong strikes a commanding pose that leaves little doubt of its mastery over the weather.
The coin’s reverse was designed by Simon Ng and features a depiction of the Chinese spirit dragon Shenlong, the benevolent bringer of rains and master of storms. Moving forward across the sky, the dragon’s snake-like body curls away into the distance, as Shenlong brings forth the elements of weather. The dragon’s talons rest on billowing clouds, and with cheeks puffed, Shenlong breathes out a swirling wind; that movement of air is also conveyed by the curling whiskers, eyebrows and horns. 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.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Denomination: $8
Year: 2024
Diameter: 14.10 mm
Material: Gold
Fineness: 0.9999
Weight: 1.58 grams
Reverse: Shenlong
Artist: Simon Ng
Finish: Proof
Quantity Produced: 8,888
Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II