Canada: 2024 $50 Year of the Dragon Pure Silver Coin

Canada: 2024 $50 Year of the Dragon Pure Silver Coin

Design: The reverse design by artist Simon Ng celebrates 2024 as the Year of the Wood Dragon through its depiction of the Dragon, the fifth sign in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese Zodiac. Framed by a laser-engraved pattern that represents the Wood element, the Dragon moves among the clouds in a night sky illuminated by the moon, its tail coiled to form the shape of lucky number 8. A rear view of that scene is presented on the obverse, which, like the reverse, features Extraordinarily High Relief (EHR) that gives the Dragon a more three-dimensional form. The obverse also features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt at the top. 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.

Mintage: 5388

Composition: 99.99% pure silver

Finish: Proof

Weight (g): 100.74

Diameter (mm): 50

Edge: Serrated

Face value: $50