250 Dollars - Elizabeth II Lunar Year of the Dragon

€399,200.00
IssuerCanada
Year2024
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value250 Dollars
CurrencyDollar (1858-date)
CompositionSilver (.9999)
Weight1006 g
Dimensions102.1 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#3404, KM#208206
Obverse descriptionHead of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 tears of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right. Effigy is accompanied by a special marking consisting of double dates ` 1952` and `2022,` separated by four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins throughout the reign of Elizabeth II with a repeating scallop pattern.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH II 2024 D•G•REGINA 1952 ⁘ 2022 SB
(Translation: Elizabeth II, Queen by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionThe reverse features a highly detailed depiction of the Chinese Zodiac’s most powerful animal sign, the Dragon, amid auspicious cherry blossoms and clouds. Facing the viewer, the Dragon offers the blessing of its magical powers, as it clutches the Dragon Pearl or Fire Ball representing wisdom and bearing the Chinese character “龍” (“Dragon”) in the Yan script calligraphy style.
Reverse scriptChinese, Latin
Reverse letteringCANADA 250 DOLLARS 龍 AC
(Translation: Dragon)
EdgeSerrated
Mint
Mintage2024  - Proof - 588
Catalog ID9757358580
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