New directly from the Mint Genuine 100% Authentic
1 oz Silver Coin 2014 Canada $20 Legend of Nanaboozhoo and Thunderbird Colored
2014 Legend of Nanaboozhoo Silver Coin
Legend of Nanaboozhoo 1 oz Fine Silver Coins offer colored
enhancements to aid in the detail of the image. Nanaboozhoo is wearing a
traditional Western Ojibwa dress as a large Thunderbird soars behind.
"Storytelling has long been a rich oral tradition for
Aboriginal cultures," a description states on the Royal Canadian Mint
website. "It is said that from the first snowfall to the first clap of
thunder, elders impart history, traditions and life lessons to the younger
generation through rich narratives filled with allegories and imagery."
"For the Anishinaabe, an important cultural character
is Nanaboozhoo; as a shapeshifting spirit, he teaches right from wrong through
his adventures while offering lessons on how to live in harmony with the
natural world."
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:
Each coin in this unique new series pays homage to the
time-honoured cultural tradition of Aboriginal storytelling through its
artistic representation of the beloved Ojibwa legend of Nanaboozhoo.
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 intricately detailed design exemplifies the Royal
Canadian Mint’s world-class artistry and craftsmanship.
An excellent gift for collectors and appreciators of First
Nations folklore!
DESIGN:
A key scene from the legend of Nanaboozhoo is depicted in a
reverse image designed by Canadian artist Cyril Assiniboine, who is Ojibwa.
Nanaboozhoo has climbed the highest cliff to get to the Thunderbirds’ nest,
where he has plucked feathers from the young birds (seen in the upper right
side of the image). But the fully grown Thunderbirds have since returned to the
nest and are angered by Nanaboozhoo’s actions. With lightning flashing from a
Thunderbird’s eye and thunder rolling from its beak, Nanaboozhoo quickly flees
from the Thunderbird’s wrath while clutching the feather-adorned arrow in his
right hand.
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