- Country:Canada
- Collection:Gold Commemorative $500
- Metal:Gold
- Year:2014
- Denomination:$500
- Finish:Proof
- Weight (oz):5.03
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:100
- Product type:Coin
Spirit Bear is a great source of intrigue, as is the First Nations legend how this unique bear came to be. When Raven first created the world, everything was white. After some time, Raven decided the world needed colour, but as the ice began to melt, people started fighting over the land that appeared. Years passed, more and more animals changed colour and the world became more beautiful than ever, but the people kept fighting over everything. So, Raven decided to remind them where they came from by turning one in every tenbears white.
To this day, Spirit Bear, also called the Kermode Bear, still wanders the islands of British Columbia to bring this message to the world.
Legendary bear, legendary coin! Share the story of Spirit Bear as revealed by the fascinating narrative crafted onto this exquisite pure gold coin.
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Special features:
¥ An original work byCoast Salish First Nation's artist Darlene Gait that recounts the fascinating legend of Spirit Bear.
¥ Exquisite detailingand a variety of finishes combine to bring exceptional depth and dimension to the scene-a true work of art!
¥ An unexpected and original keepsake crafted to the highest standards-perfect for art lovers, storytellers, history buffs and anyone with an interest in First Nations culture and art.
¥ A limited-edition work of art with only 50 coins available worldwide.
¥ Your coin is GST/HST exempt!
Design:
Coast Salish First Nation's artist Darlene Gait has created astunning narrative on the legend of Spirit Bear. A white Raven waves its wing to bring colour to the world. Below, retreating snow and ice reveal a wondrous new world brimming with life. Communities of earthmounds dot the land and people can now navigate rivers by canoe. British Columbia's mountains risein the background and a prophetic bear totem appears before the sun. People gather around a great fire,seemingly in preparation of war; a sight that inspires Raven to wave its wing once again to turn the great, humble bear white.
