Canada 2018 25 dollars KM-2686

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Goldberg Sale 145, lot 729
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This specimen was lot 729 in Goldberg Sale 145 (Los Angeles, February 2025), where it sold for $60. The catalog description[1] noted, "Canada. 25 Dollars, 2017. One Ounce Fine Silver. Colorized Dragon. In original box with certificate. Choice Brilliant Proof." This NCLT is dated 2018, not 2017. The mint's literature commented,

"Designed by Simon Ng, your coin is a colourful, dynamic fusion of traditional symbolism and contemporary minting techniques. An auspicious patternof stylized, foam-tipped waves fills much of the field, where the engraved lines convey movement in the water. Engraved in ultra-high relief, a Chinese dragon rises up from the flat surface of the coin, where the serpentine neck alludes to the typical shape of a boat. An application of colour adds dazzling reds, oranges and blues to this revered figure of Chinese mythology, who holds a green pearl of wisdom that symbolizes the active yang aspect of qi, the life forcethat surrounds us. The reverse includes the engraved year “2018”, the word “CANADA” and the face value “25 DOLLARS”. A skilful blend of stylized elements, traditional symbolism and modern coinage techniques, this colorful masterpiece celebrates the tradition of dragon boat racing. Engraved in very high relief, the mythical master of water and rain springs from the flat surface of the coin, symbolizing the spirit of the competitors, who row to the rhythm of the drum beating like the heart of the boat.

A traditional Chinese dragon usually has the scaly body of a snake, the mane of a horse, the antlers of a deer and the head of an ox. The very first dragon boat race to be held on Canadian soil took place in Vancouver, British Columbia, during Expo 86. In China, the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu and Tuen Ng, takes place over several days, focusing on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. According to popular legend, the festival commemorates the sacrifice of thepoet Qu Yuan, who committed suicide by throwing himself into the Miluo River after his country's surrender. The festival is also associated with other legends, notably those of Wu Zixu and Cao E. Whether an international competition or a friendly festival event, dragon boat racing attracts spectators who marvel at the sight of the brightly decorated boats, which usually feature a carved dragon on the bow and a tail on the stern. While the drummer leads the cadence, the helmsman at the stern controls the direction of the boat and generally directs the crew.

The coin is encapsulated and presented in a burgundy double-shell case adorned with the Royal Canadian Mint logo. The case comes with a black protective box."

Recorded mintage: 2,000.

Specification: 30.76 g, 0.999 fine silver, 36.15 mm diameter, plain edge, designed by Simon Ng, Susan Taylor and Susanna Blunt.

Catalog reference: KM 2686.

Source:

  • Cross, W. K., The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 62nd Ed., Toronto: Charlton International, 2008.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
  • [1]Goldberg, Ira, Stephen Harvey and Vera Kan, Goldberg Sale 145: US Coins & Currency, Ancient & World Coins, the pre-Long Beach Auction, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2025.

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