Canada: Lunar Year of the Dragon $250 Silver 2024 Proof

Canada: Lunar Year of the Dragon $250 Silver 2024 Proof is an interesting proposition that can enrich a collector's portfolio. The coin depicts a dragon, the 5th animal of the 12 animals that represent the Chinese lunar calendar. The year 2024 belongs to the dragon and in Chinese mythology it is a majestic beast that inhabits rivers, lakes, oceans and roams the skies. The Chinese zodiac sign of the dragon falls in the years: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 i 2024.

The coin is minted from Ag silver.9999, weighing 1006 grams and 102.1 mm in diameter, with standard proof. The copy comes with individual, certified packaging. The mintage of the product is 588 pieces. In addition, this remarkable piece was produced by The Royal Canadian Mint. The coin is guaranteed by the Government of Canada as to its legality, purity of the bullion and origin of the metal, and is a full-fledged means of payment in the country of the issuer.

Obverse depicts the likeness of Queen Elizabeth II, inscriptions "1952-2022", "2024", designed by Susanna Blunt.

Reverse shows the figure of the dragon and information about the denomination and the issuing country. The designer of the reverse was Aries Cheung.