Description
Encompassing one-fifth of this country’s total land mass, Nunavut is the largest and northernmost Territory in Canada, and also the newest one, having come into existence just 25 years ago, in 1999. This 1 oz. 99.99% pure silver coin celebrates Nunavut—“our land” in Inuktut—on its reverse, where the design is imbued with the Territory’s spirit and framed by Inuit tattoo (kakiniit in Inuktut) markings. It is a place where beauty and resilience intertwine; where new and old ways are shaping the future; and where the traditions of Nunavummiut reflect their deep-rooted connection to the land and sea, to the midnight sun, and to each other.
The Design:
Designed by Inuk artist Aija Komangapik, your coin’s reverse features a representation of Nunavut (“ᓄᓇᕗᑦ“) as an Inuit mother figure surrounded by markings inspired by kakiniit, traditional Inuit tattoos. Nunavut is cradled and sheltered by this ring representing the midnight sun; this, in turn, allows her to cradle and shelter Nunavummiut, as they dance to Nunavut’s heartbeat while nestled in a traditional amauti. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.
