| Issuer | Canada |
| Year | 2023 |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Value | 8 Dollars |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 1.58 g |
| Dimensions | 14.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Susan Taylor |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | RCM/MRC#206311 |
| Obverse description | Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years 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. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA
1952
••••
2022
8 DOLLARS (Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God) |
| Reverse description | Designed by Simon Ng, your coin’s reverse is inspired by Chinese mythology and features a depiction of Tianlong, the benevolent Heavenly Dragon and the protector of celestial dwellings. Already a symbol of abundance, good fortune and prosperity, the celestial dragon is depicted curled up into the shape of the lucky number “8”, as it chases a flaming pearl across the sky. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | CANADA 2023 SN |
| Edge | Serrated |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 2023 - Proof - 8 888 |
| Catalog ID | 7698091500 |
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