Canada: 2023 $8 Heavenly Dragon Pure Gold Coin

Canada: 2023 $8 Heavenly Dragon Pure Gold Coin

Design: Designed by Simon Ng, your coin’s reverse is inspired by Chinese mythology and features a depiction of Tianlong, the benevolent Heavenly Dragon and the protector of celestial dwellings. Already a symbol of abundance, good fortune and prosperity, the celestial dragon is depicted curled up into the shape of the lucky number “8”, as it chases a flaming pearl across the sky. 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.

Mintage: 8,888

Composition: 99.99% pure gold

Finish: proof

Weight (g): 1.58

Diameter (mm): 14.1

Edge: serrated

Face value: $8

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

Packaging: Black clamshell with a special red graphic beauty box