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15 Dollars - Elizabeth II Year of the Dragon
| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 2000 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing a diamond diadem and pearl drop earrings with a pearl necklace, as designed by Dora de Pédery-Hunt. The portrait is rendered in high relief against a deeply mirrored field, characteristic of proof coinage. The circular legend reads '15 DOLLARS' at the lower left, 'CANADA' at the top, '2000' at the upper right, and 'ELIZABETH II' at the lower right. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Central octagonal panel bearing a gold-plated Chinese dragon in dynamic pose, rendered in high relief against a burnished gold field, symbolizing the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese lunar calendar. Surrounding the octagon, the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac — rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, rooster, dog, pig, and monkey — are depicted in individual cartouches arranged in a circle. A beaded inner border frames the composition, with a reeded outer rim completing the design. The engraving is attributed to José Osio. |
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