1/20 oz 2026 Lucky Dragon Proof Gold Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

Jump-start your success in 2026 with a golden dragon.

Attract good fortune and positive energy in 2026 with a Lucky Dragon! Expertly crafted in 1/20 oz. of 99.99% pure gold, this coin packs a lot of details into a small (14.1 mm), affordable gold format. On the coin’s reverse, the highly detailed dragon is a captivating representation of power, strength and good fortune—especially with its serpentine body forming the shape of the number 8, a symbol of infinite luck. Add waves that usher in prosperity and joy, and this little coin could mark the auspicious start of a year full of new opportunities.

Usher in good fortune with a dragon shaped like lucky number 8.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Affordable gold. Struck on a 1/20 oz. (14.1 mm diameter) gold blank that is slightly smaller than a dime, this limited collectible is an affordable way to add a 99.99% pure gold dragon to your collection.
• Red packaging. Your Lucky Dragon comes in a black clamshell case packaged inside a special-themed, red-coloured graphic beauty box—red to attract good luck in 2026.
• Lucky 8. The number 8 is a lucky number in Chinese culture. To attract good luck and fortune, the auspicious number has been incorporated into the mintage (8,888), the denomination ($8), and even the coin design.
• Rare and in high demand. Only 8,888 Lucky Dragon coins are available worldwide.
• Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
• No GST/HST.

PACKAGING

Your gold coin is presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded black clamshell and packaged in a red graphic beauty box, evoking the Chinese New Year “red envelope” tradition of bestowing a wish for luck and good fortune.

A LUCKY DRAGON FOR 2026

What better way to start the new year than with a lucky dragon! Embrace prosperity and attract good fortune in 2026 with this 99.99% pure gold Lucky Dragon coin.

DID YOU KNOW?

A traditional Chinese symbol of strength and fortune, balance and positive energy, the dragon brings luck and fortune to those who honour it. Gold is also considered lucky—it represents wealth, abundance and success.

The reverse design by Canadian artist Simon Ng features a stylized depiction of a dragon, the benevolent creature of Chinese mythology. Paired with waves that usher in prosperity and joy, the dragon forms the shape of the lucky number 8. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT

The Royal Canadian Mint is known as one of the most reputable mints in the world. The Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint opened in 1908 and was renamed The Royal Canadian Mint in 1931 when control was transferred to the Canadian government. Their high standards for excellence and quality allowed them to be the first refinery to manufacture 9999 fine gold bullion coins in 1982, as well as the first to reach 99999 fine gold purity in 1998.