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2500 Dollars In the name of Elizabeth II, Lunar Year of the Dragon
| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 2024 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse lettering | 2024 ELIZABETH II D G REGINA 1952 ⁘ 2022 SB (Translation: Elizabeth II, Queen by the Grace of God) |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a richly detailed, highly sculpted depiction of the Dragon, the most powerful sign of the Chinese Zodiac, shown frontally amid swirling auspicious clouds and blooming cherry blossoms. The Dragon clutches the Dragon Pearl — also known as the Fire Ball — a symbol of wisdom and good fortune, which bears the Chinese character '龍' ('Dragon') rendered in Yan script calligraphy. The composition conveys imperial power and celestial blessing in a style blending Chinese artistic tradition with fine relief engraving. The denomination, country name, and artist's initials appear in the surrounding legend. |
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The Royal Canadian Mint has produced kilogram-class gold issues in this lunar series for over a decade, but the 2024 Dragon entry carries a mintage so restricted — typically under 20 pieces for coins at this weight tier — that most examples move directly from the mint into institutional or private collections without ever changing hands publicly. The dragon holds particular commercial weight in East and Southeast Asian bullion markets, consistently driving stronger premiums than other animals in the twelve-year cycle.