2025 Canada 5 oz Silver $50 Water Dragon

This impressive five-ounce silver coin from 2025 showcases a brilliant marriage of traditional engraving and selective gold plating. Struck from highly refined 0.9999 pure silver, the coin is a product of the Royal Canadian Mint, which has limited the release of this specific issue to a maximum of 2,588 pieces. The reverse side of the coin brings to life the legendary water dragon of Chinese mythology known as Panlong. Engraved in dramatic detail, the dragon appears amidst a turbulent, churning sea. The composition is enriched by several other symbolic elements, including a carp, a butterfly, a bird, and a lotus flower, each highlighted with gold plating to create a striking visual contrast against the silver background. On the obverse, a stylized wave motif decorates the field, mirroring the aquatic theme of the reverse. At the center is the gold-plated portrait of King Charles III, an effigy created by Canadian artist Steven Rosati. Legible inscriptions on the coin include the year 2025, the country name CANADA, the face value of 50 DOLLARS, and the name of the monarch, CHARLES III, alongside his royal titles.