2017 Canada $25 Dragon Boat Festival Fine Silver (No Tax)

2017 Canada $25 Dragon Boat Festival Fine Silver (TAX Exempt)

Born on the rivers of China, dragon boat racing is at the heart of a 2,000-year-old cultural tradition that is steeped in folklore, and full of colourful pageantry. Ultra-high relief engraving brings the Chinese dragon to life on the reverse, which represents a stunning visual celebration of the annual Dragon Boat Festival celebrated worldwide - including several cities across Canada!

Specifications:
Item Number: 160575
Composition: 99.99% pure Silver
Mintage: 6,000
Weight (g): 30.76
Diameter (mm); 36.15
Face Value: $25
Finish: Proof
Edge: Plain

Special Features:
- A vibrant celebration of the ancient cultural traditions of Chinese-Canadians, and a creative ode to one of the most adrenaline-pumping competitive sports!
- TRADITION MEETS TECHNOLOGY: Fittingly for such a powerful mythological symbol, our depiction of a Chinese dragon combines traditional artistic elements, show-stopping colour and exquisite engraving!
- ULTRA-HIGH RELIEF FOR A MULTI-DIMENSIONAL EFFECT: Struck multiple times to provide unparalleled dimension and depth, the dragon's carefully sculptured head appears to rise up from the coin's flat surface and the turbulent waves!
- RE-CREATING THE COLOUR AND PAGEANTRY: Like the ornately decorated dragon boats, the dragon on the reverse is resplendent in selective colour!

Packaging:
Maroon clamshell with black beauty box