Canada: 2017 $8 Lion Dance Silver Coin

Canada: 2017 $8 Lion Dance Silver Coin

Finish: Matte Proof

Composition: 99.99% Silver

Mintage: 30000

Weight(grams): 7.96

Design: The coin showcases a traditional Chinese lion with one of the two dancers visible as he holds up the lion’s head. The dancer’s curved body, the position of his feet, and the lion’s bowed head convey a sense of movement while the lanterns and streamers enhance the festive tone of the image.

Packaging: The coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint maroon clamshell case, it is protected by a black beauty box.