New directly from the Mint Genuine 100% Authentic. The dragon is one of the most beloved and significant symbols in Chinese culture. This celestial, supernatural power is associated with countless legends. It symbolizes success, good fortune and wisdom, its greatest gift of all. The magical dragon is always associated with the emperor, the ruling class or supreme power. It can become invisible and change its size and color at will. The dragon also rules the seas and guards a great treasure hidden at its depths, the pearl. Comes in a mint-issued maroon clamshell box with a certificate of authenticity. Limited mintage of only 14,888 coins. Obverse: Displays the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. Reverse: Depicts a dragon clutching a symbolic “hologram” of a shimmering maple leaf privy. A red crystallized Swarovski Element embedded in the center of the coin symbolizes joy and good fortune. The dragon also symbolizes good fortune, as well as success and prosperity, but most of all wisdom. Add this Silver Dragon Maple of Wisdom coin to your cart today! The number eight is considered to be a lucky number in Chinese culture due to the fact that in Mandarin Chinese, it sounds like the word “prosper” or “wealth”. Eight is pronounced “ba” while, prosper or wealth is pronounced “fa”. In Cantonese, the number eight is pronounced “baat” and prosperity is pronounced “faat”. All precious metals we sell are genuine. Invest today to secure your future! Material colors/patterns on the item may vary from the picture due to studio lighting and the settings on your viewing device. The item you receive will be similar to what you see but photographing coins or bullion can be quite tricky so we do our best on describing the item. If you have any questions, please ask us prior to purchasing. We are not responsible if an item is seized because it was not allowed in your country.