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8 Dollars - Elizabeth II Lucky Flower Dragon
| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 2020 |
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| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II after the portrait by Susanna Blunt, depicted with a simple neckline and no adornment, as adopted for Canadian coinage from 2003. The legend ELIZABETH II flanks the portrait to the left, while D·G·REGINA appears to the right, both rendered in raised Latin lettering along the rim. The denomination 8 DOLLARS is inscribed in the lower field beneath the effigy. The portrait is rendered in fine relief against a smooth polished field, characteristic of Royal Canadian Mint proof-quality gold issues. |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA 8 DOLLARS (Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God) |
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The Lucky Flower Dragon belongs to the Royal Canadian Mint's long-running series targeting the Chinese-Canadian market and diaspora gift-giving occasions, particularly Lunar New Year. The $8 denomination is deliberate — eight is considered the luckiest number in Chinese culture due to its phonetic similarity to the word for prosperity in Cantonese and Mandarin.
At 1.27 grams of .9999 fine gold, these are among the smallest gold issues the RCM produces, designed for affordability rather than investment weight.