Canada: 2021 $8 Triumphant Dragon Pure Gold Coin

Canada: 2021 $8 Triumphant Dragon Pure Gold Coin

Design: The reverse design by graphic designer Albert Ng is inspired by the Chinese legend of the Carp and the Dragon Gate and influenced by depictions of Chi Wen, second son of the Dragon King. Having completed the final leap to the top of the waterfall, the carp is rewarded with a transformation and is depicted as a Chinese dragon-headed fish. Beneath it are the water symbols of adversity and obstacles to overcome in order to achieve success. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Mintage: 8,888

Composition: 99.99% pure gold

Finish: proof

Weight (g): 1.58

Diameter (mm): 14.1

Edge: serrated

Face value: $8

Artist: Albert Ng (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)