2018 Canada 8 Dollar 1/4-oz Silver Dragon Luck Matte Proof

Lucky Eastern Dragons from the Great White North

In Western cultures, dragons are often thought of as villainous fire-breathing beasts that hoard stacks of coins, kidnap princesses, and lay waste to entire villages. That bad reputation doesn’t exist in Asian cultures, where the dragon is seen as a benevolent creature that brings luck to those around it. The most revered sign in the Chinese lunar year, the dragon also brings the all-important rain to replenish crops during the Chinese New Year.

Fortunately for you, the dragon on this coin is an Eastern dragon – a piece of good luck in a turbulent world.  Struck in a half-ounce of 99.99% fine silver by the Royal Canadian Mint, this “Dragon Luck” Matte Proof features an impressive design and a legal-tender value of $8. The image beautifully captures the poetry and grace of experienced dancers who use long poles to make dragon figures float and glide during festive parades held during Chinese New Year celebrations.

• BEAUTIFUL DESIGN CAPTURES THE EASTERN DRAGON – Designed by Simon Ng, the image of the Eastern dragon that seems to leap from the reverse of this coin is a highly detailed representation of the friendly and benevolent dragons of Asia. Susanna Blunt’s traditional image of Queen Elizabeth adorns the coin’s obverse.

• STRUCK IN GORGEOUS MATTE PROOF QUALITY – Proof coins are traditionally struck multiple times at the very start of production, often at a slower striking speed, thus forcing the metal into every crevice of the die. This gives the coin superior detail. The dies are also polished during this process giving parts of the design a gleaming, mirror-like surface. Matte proofs offer almost a grainy appearance which shows up on this coin in almost microscopic detail on the dragon’s scales depicted on this coin. It’s a unique striking method that perfectly accentuates this coin’s intricate design.

• PURE CANADIAN SILVER – Struck in two full ounces of 99.99% fine silver.

• LIMITED EDITION – Just 20,000 of these 2018 Canada $8 Half-ounce Silver Dragon Luck Matte Proof have been released for worldwide consumption. Collectors in Asia are sure to demand a large share of the mintage.

While Eastern dragons aren’t the fire-breathing beasts of Western lore, you’ll be spitting fire if you miss out on getting the 2018 Canada $8 Half-ounce Silver Dragon Luck in gorgeous Matte Proof condition. Call today and join the celebration!