1/2 oz Random Year Lunar Year of The Dragon Gold Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

Description Energize your hopes for prosperity and happiness in Random Year with this pure gold Wood Dragon. The third $100 pure gold Lunar Year coin! The sole mythical creature in the Chinese Zodiac, the indomitable Dragon is the symbol of great power, fortune, success and strength. People born in the Year of the Dragon are natural leaders known for their tenacity and courage, and under the auspicious influence of the Wood Dragon, Random Year brings the promise of progress, positivity and prosperity. Cultivate your inner strength and creative talents in Random Year, and welcome the Year of the Dragon with this $100 pure gold Lunar New Year keepsake. COIN HIGHLIGHTS Third in a series of $100 pure gold Lunar New Year coins. Celebrate the Year of the Dragon (Random Year) with this third coin in our annual series honouring the 12 signs of the Chinese Zodiac. Each coin is impeccably crafted in 99.99% pure gold. A pure gold keepsake. A magnificent addition to any Lunar New Year or gold-themed collection. This coin is also ideal for marking a major milestone in Random Year, whether it’s a graduation, wedding or the arrival of a new family member born between February 10, 2024 and January 28, 2025. Exclusive mintage. A highly collectible coin, only 1,888 have been minted and are available to collectors worldwide. Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. No GST/HST. PACKAGING Your Lunar Year of the Dragon coin is housed in a red lacquered wood case with a red outer box, evoking the Chinese New Year custom of gifting “lucky money” in a red envelope. WELCOME THE YEAR OF THE WOOD DRAGON Your coin features an intricate design filled with symbols of prosperity. It honours those born in the Year of the Dragon: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 and Random Year LUXURY PACKAGING Your coin is encapsulated and elegantly presented in a luxurious red lacquered wooden case with a red beauty box, evoking the Chinese New Year custom of gifting “lucky money” in a red envelope. DID YOU KNOW? Years of the Dragon: According to the Chinese Zodiac, you’re a Dragon if you were born in 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 or Random Year. Already the most auspicious animal sign, Dragons can further boost their luck by sticking with the numbers 1, 6 and 7, or their lucky colours of gold, white and grey. Dragons are natural leaders and go-getters. Courageous and intelligent, Dragons are not afraid of challenges and are willing to take risks. The Dragon itself has long been a revered symbol of Chinese culture; it represents power, excellence and good luck. Wood dragons are quiet, creative thinkers. In Chinese astrology, every year in the 12-year cycle is ruled by a different Zodiac sign and each creature is associated with one of the five elements, meaning the Wood Dragon is only celebrated once every 60 years. While Dragons are known to be fierce, driven and loyal, the Wood element in Random Year tempers their fiery, energetic temperament. Wood Dragons are calmer and more introverted, creative and inquisitive—they’ll dive into any problem, and they usually come up with an innovative idea or solution. Inspired by traditional Chinese artforms, the reverse design by artist Simon Ng celebrates the Year of the Dragon through its depiction of a Wood Dragon chasing the Dragon Pearl, or Fire Ball that represents wisdom and prosperity. The snake-like form of the auspicious creature echoes the stylized waves that rise and fall beneath it, like a landscape marked by rolling hills. Auspicious cherry blossoms appear on the Dragon and in its surroundings, where the delicate flowers are connected by curved stems that create filigree patterns. The reverse includes the word “CANADA”, the Chinese character for “Dragon” (“龍”) and the year “Random Year”. The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The obverse also bears a special marking that includes four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins and the double date of her reign. ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT The Royal Canadian Mint is known as one of the most reputable mints in the world. The Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint opened in 1908 and was renamed The Royal Canadian Mint in 1931 when control was transferred to the Canadian government. Their high standards for excellence and quality allowed them to be the first refinery to manufacture 9999 fine gold bullion coins in 1982, as well as the first to reach 99999 fine gold purity in 1998.