2000 YEAR OF THE DRAGON $150 GOLD PROOF HOLOGRAM "RARE" Start Price USD 900.00 Current Price USD 900.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, September 27, 2008 End Time Monday, October 13, 2008 Location Madison, WI See more about '2000 YEAR OF THE DRAGON $150 GOLD PROOF HOLOGRAM "RARE"' Description Please Read Carefully 2000 Year of the Dragon Canadian $150 18-Karat Gold Proof Hologram The Dragon Throughout history, in virtually every part of the world, man's imagination has been fueled by the magic and majesty of dragons. These strict guardians have protected buried treasure, golden fleece, even immortality. In China, the dragon has prevailed as the trusted custodian of the highest form of wisdom - the pearl.As a supernatural power, the dragon became the symbol reserved strictly for the Emperor. Those who chose to embroider a dragon upon their clothing dared to equate themselves with the Emperor and did so at their own peril. Dragon and Emperor were one. "The dragon's pearl," believed to reside in the dragon's throat, represented the indisputable authority of the Emperor's words. At the dawn of a new millennium, the "Year of the Dragon" brings with it the promise of prosperity. The 2000 $150. Gold Coin features two dragons encircling a pearl. They are accompanied by clouds, another symbol of good fortune often associated with the powerful and colourful dragon. The Coin The reverse of this 2000 $150. 18-karat Gold coin, designed by artist Harvey Chan, features the dragon against a brilliant background. The obverse is proof quality and features an effigy of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by artist Dora de Pedery-Hunt. Certificate of Authenticity Authorized by the Government of Canada, this 2000 $150. 18-karat Gold Coin is proof quality and contains 75% gold and 25% sterling silver. It has been expertly struck by the Royal Canadian Mint with a limited mintage of 8,888 coins worldwide. COIN SPECIFICATIONS Mintage: 8,888 Composition: 75% gold, 25% silver Finish: hologram (reverse), proof (obverse) Weight (g): 11.84 Diameter (mm): 28 Edge: serrated Certificate: serialized Face value: $150 Artist: Harvey ChanReverse: Everyone will be charmed by the colourful character of the Dragon shimmering on this coin. Obverse: Effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Dora de Pedery-Hunt. This comes complete with Coin, Case and COA. The photos in the listing are taken of the actual coin you'll receive with different lighting conditions to see the full Holographic Effect!!!      TERMS POSTAL MONEY ORDERS ARE PREFERRED. FREE SHIPPING TO THE UNITED STATES & CANADA WITH PAYMENT BY POSTAL MONEY ORDERS ONLY!!! HOWEVER I WILL ACCEPT PAYPAL !!! Check out my other items! Place a Bid!