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Reference image of $100 Pure Gold Coin - Lunar Year of the Tiger
.9999 pure
0.4961 oz
1,888 minted
Reference image courtesy of Royal Canadian Mint

$100 Pure Gold Coin - Lunar Year of the Tiger

2022

A 2022.9999 gold $100 weighing 0.4961 oz (15.43g), 29.0 mm diameter. Reverse: A powerful tiger is depicted in a dynamic pose, surrounded by traditional decorative elements evoking the Chinese lunar new year. The design incorporates auspicious symbols associated with the Year of the Tiger. Mintage: 1,888. Uncirculated finish.

Metal Gold (.9999 pure)
Weight 0.4961 oz (15.43 g)
Mintage 1,888
Diameter 29.0 mm
Edge Serrated
Finish Uncirculated
Series Lunar Year Series
Obverse Susanna Blunt
Reverse Aries Cheung
Rarity Scarce
Est. Value $2189
Status Sold Out
Live Melt Value
$3,066.11 CAD
$2,229.90 USD
Spot Gold
$6,181.04/oz
CAD per troy oz
Mint Price
$2,189.00
As issued
Premium
-29%
Over melt
Mint SRP as of last update. Visit mint.ca for current pricing.
Identification Tips
29.0 mm diameter.
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Collector Research Notes

A powerful tiger is depicted in a dynamic pose, surrounded by traditional decorative elements evoking the Chinese lunar new year. The design incorporates auspicious symbols associated with the Year of the Tiger.

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