This $15 sterling silver coin contains just over one ounce of pure silver and is part of a popular Chinese Lunar 12 year series.  While most of these coins were issued by the Royal Canadian Mint in a simple case, this is the premium Royal Canadian Mint and Canada Post joint set, which features an artistic full colour presentation and the addition of a special issue Year of the Dragon postage stamp.  

Coin Design

The center of the coin features an octagonal 24 karat gold plated cameo with a stylized image of a dragon, one of the symbols of Chinese astrology based on the lunar calendar.  Surrounding the cameo are all 12 of the animal symbols in the lunar calendar.

Year of the Dragon

You are a “Dragon” if you were born in 1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, or 2024.
The Dragon personality is the ultimate doer. They tackle everything with fiery enthusiasm. The Dragon is extremely loyal to their loved ones and will come to the rescue every time. Right or wrong, forget about steering a Dragon away from a disastrous situation—duty calls! The Dragon may have a big ego and demanding ways, but they inspire everyone they comes into contact with. This magical character is too captivating to resist.