- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $20
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2014
- Denomination:$20
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):1.023
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:4121
- Product type:Coin
The wolf is one of seven animals featured in the Seven Sacred Teachings practiced by Aboriginal people throughout North America for living a full and happy life. Manygroups refer to the wolf for its lesson of humility; the recognition that each of us is a small part ofa larger whole. The wolf's devotion to its pack teaches us to put the needs and well-being of others above our own interests and desires; that "community" is essential to our survival and success.
Special features:
¥ Sixth of seven coins inthis outstanding collection of aboriginal wisdom and art celebrating the Seven Sacred Teachings of love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility and truth practiced by First Nations people across Canada.
¥ Features an original design by M tis artist Nathalie Bertin, inspired by the Woodland style of her Algonquin ancestry.
¥ Powerful image captures the essence of community, the harmonious co-existence that can only be achieved through the humility of its individual members.
¥ Stunningly crafted in 99.99% pure silver with selective gold plating.
¥ This coin features the fundamental essence of the teaching and is shared through art, First Nations culture and history to encourage anyone in the pursuit of their dreams.
¥ GST/HST exempt.
Design:
Canadian Metis artist Nathalie Bertin, has created a powerful design of the fundamental elements part of this teaching. A wolf and an abstract figure howling together in harmonious co-existence. In the background, a pattern of tobacco leaves reinforces the wolf's teaching of humility.
Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box.
