- Country:Canada
- Collection:Gold Commemorative $100
- Metal:Gold
- Year:2018
- Denomination:$100
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):0.225
- Purity:0.583
- Mintage:1500
- Product type:Coin
Various stories have been told over the centuries, and one of the most popular is the Kwakwaka'wakw legend of a man who ventured into the forest and came across a magical frog as large as a man. Copper shone from its mouth, and despite its ability to disappear, the frog allowed the man to vanquish it. With great effort, the man rolled the frog over and found a stack of copper shields underneath-a luxury reserved for the highest-ranking chiefs. He returnedto his village and was lauded for his wealth and prestige.
Your 14-karat gold coin celebrates a Pacific Northwest iconic totem-the frog and its gift of wealth. Order today!
Special features:
CONTINUE THE SERIES! If you enjoyed Raven Brings the Light (available on Mint.ca, while supplies last), then continue the series with the next coin, the striking Frog Reveals a Gift 14-karat gold coin!
A BRILLIANTLY EXECUTED WORK OF ART! Your coin portrays one of the most iconic animals of the Pacific Northwest. In addition, your storytelling coin brings into the spotlight an intriguing form of wealth that's unique to the region.
FORMLINE ART! An original work and a modern interpretation of the unique formline art that has defined First NationsPeoples of the Pacific Northwest since ancient times, and is becoming increasingly collectible today.
14-KARAT GOLD! Fordramatic contrast, your coin uses 14-karat gold andselective colour with intricate engraving for addeddepth and dimension and dynamic finishes to maximize shine and contrast.
LOWERED MINTAGE! Only 1,500 coins will be made worldwide for this coin, the second in the series.
Design:
Your coin was designed by Canadian K' moks and Kwakwa_ka_'wakw artist Andy Everson who created a uniquely graphic portrait of the frog using the ancientformline art style of the Pacific Northwest combined with contemporary elements and a modern design aesthetic. Green bold lines define the contours of the frog while elements of the shield are executed in copper. In the background, wavy lines convey the ethereal essence of the forest.
