Bust of King Charles III, in suit and tie, aged 74, facing left.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
CHARLES III D·G·REX
8 DOLLARS
SR (Translation: Charles III, by the Grace of God, King)
Reverse description
The reverse features a depiction of Panlong, the auspicious coiled dragon of Chinese mythology. A rain deity revered for its power and wisdom, the water-dwelling dragon is shown holding a pearl—a symbol of spiritual energy—while nestled in the rising waves, where the serpentine coil of the dragon’s body mirrors the rolling motion of the water’s surface.