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Royal Canadian Mint

2014 $20 FINE SILVER COIN NANABOOZHOO AND THE THUNDERBIRDS' NEST

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  • 2014 $20 FINE SILVER COIN NANABOOZHOO AND THE THUNDERBIRDS' NEST
  • 2014 $20 FINE SILVER COIN NANABOOZHOO AND THE THUNDERBIRDS' NEST
  • 2014 $20 FINE SILVER COIN NANABOOZHOO AND THE THUNDERBIRDS' NEST
$89.95

Description

A celebration of the time-honoured tradition of Aboriginal storytelling through a series of beautifully detailed coins that depict a beloved Ojibwa tale: the Legend of Nanaboozhoo.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:

Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Mintage: 8,500
Weight (g)*: 31.39
Diameter (mm): 38
Face Value: $20
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Cyril Assiniboine
Packaging: Maroon clamshell with custom beauty box

SPECIAL FEATURES:

  •  Part of a unique new series that pays homage to the time-honoured tradition of Aboriginal storytelling. Each coin is an artistic depiction of the beloved Ojibwa Legend of Nanaboozhoo.
  •  Coin designed by Cyril Assiniboine, a renowned self taught Ojibwa artist and a pow wow dancer across Canada who likes to illustrate the cultural traditions of his people.
  •  This coin captures a pivotal scene within the story, in which the hero is pursued by angry Thunderbirds after he has taken feathers from their young.
  •  The rich colouring and details over engraved surface exemplify the Royal Canadian Mint’s internationally renowned artistry and craftsmanship.
  •  This beautiful stylized coin is a unique gift for art aficionados, collectors and appreciators of First Nations folklore.

DESIGN:
Designed by Canadian artist Cyril Assiniboine, who is Ojibwa, the reverse image is an artistic depiction of the Legend of Nanaboozhoo. In the foreground, a side profile of Nanaboozhoo (facing left) shows the cultural hero in flight. He is wearing a traditional Western Ojibwa dress and in his right hand, a wooden arrow is already adorned with the feathers he has snatched from the Thunderbirds. In the background, an adult Thunderbird soars on outstretched wings as he angrily pursues Nanaboozhoo.

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