8 Dollars - Elizabeth II Blessings of Wealth

€36,088.00
IssuerCanada
Year2007
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value8 Dollars
CurrencyDollar (1858-date)
CompositionSilver (.9999)
Weight25.18 g
Dimensions36.07 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a square hole
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Cecily Mok
In circulation to
Reference(s) RCM/MRC#623417, KM#730
Obverse descriptionChinese characters for blessings, honour, and longevity surround the central hole while the background motif also symbolizes luck. Susanna Blunt effigy of the queen appears in cameo.
Obverse scriptChinese, Latin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH II 祿 福  壽 D·G·REGINA
(Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionThree symbolic creatures: the bat, deer, and dragon - traditionally associated with good fortune, prosperity, and honour in Chinese culture.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCANADA 8 DOLLARS 2007 HC
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage2007  - Proof - 19 996
Catalog ID7568610290
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