150 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Year of the Dragon)
Canada • 150 Dollars • Gold (.750) (75 % gold, 25 % silver) • 2012
- Denomination
- 150 Dollars
- Issuer
- Canada
- Struck
- 2012
- Composition
- Gold (.750) (75 % gold, 25 % silver)
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 11.7 g
- Diameter
- 28 mm
- Catalog refs
- RCM/MRC 114068 · KM 1184
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Where it came from
The 2012 150 Dollars coin was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint as part of an ongoing commitment to celebrating cultural diversity through high-purity gold coinage. Issued to commemorate the Lunar New Year, specifically the Year of the Dragon, this piece reflects the significant influence of Chinese-Canadian heritage on the nation's numismatic landscape. The design was crafted to appeal to both serious investors and cultural enthusiasts, focusing on themes of prosperity, power, and good fortune associated with the dragon in the Chinese zodiac.
The coin features a stylized dragon motif on the reverse, emphasizing intricate detail and artistic relief, while the obverse bears the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. This specific series became highly sought after for its gold content and symbolic artistry, receiving positive feedback from collectors for its balance of traditional iconography and technical precision. It remains a notable example of the Royal Canadian Mint's ability to blend institutional prestige with global cultural themes.
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