2024 Spirit Dragon 1/20 oz $8 Pure Gold Coin, Lunar Year of Dragon

Weight: 1/20 oz or 1.58 g

Denomination: $8

Fineness: 99.99% pure gold

Diameter: 14.1 mm

Mintage: 8,888 Only

Finish: Proof

Edge: Serrated

Artist: Simon Ng

FOURTH CHINESE SPIRIT DRAGON: Chinese spirit dragons are regarded as benevolent mythological creatures, and they are among our most popular annual themes. Inspired by Chinese mythology, this fourth coin continues our tradition of showcasing the art motifs, symbols and legends that are a cherished part of Chinese-Canadian culture.

A GOLDEN DRAGON IN THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON: The spirit dragon on this 2024 coin is Shenlong, the powerful rainmaker and master of storms. Its likeness appears on the reverse of this precious keepsake crafted in 99.99% pure gold, which is also the traditional colour of prosperity and good fortune.

AFFORDABLE GOLD COIN: Struck on a 1/20 oz. (14.1 mm diameter) gold blank, this limited collectible is one of our most affordable pure gold offerings in 2024.

LUCKY 8, LIMITED MINTAGE: Traditionally, “8” is the luckiest number. To attract good luck and fortune, the auspicious number has been incorporated into the mintage (8,888) and the coin’s reverse, where the coiled dragon forms a shape resembling a figure eight.

RED PACKAGING: Your golden Spirit Dragon coin comes packaged in a black clamshell with a red beauty box—red to attract good luck in 2024, the Year of the Dragon.

RARE AND IN HIGH DEMAND: Previous dragon coins all sold out quickly, and only 8,888 pure gold Spirit Dragon coins are available worldwide.

INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE: The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.

PACKAGING: Your gold coin is presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded black clamshell and packaged in a red graphic beauty box, evoking the Chinese New Year "red envelope" tradition of bestowing a wish for luck and good fortune.

DID YOU KNOW?: In traditional Chinese culture, the dragon is the king of animals and a revered symbol of strength, nobility, power and prosperity. Its likeness is thought to usher good tidings for the new year – especially in 2024, the Year of the Dragon.