Description
This large 2014 $50 pure silver proof coin features The Legend of the Spirit Bear, a First Nations legend of how this bear came to be. A white Raven waves its wing to bring colour to the world. Below, retreating snow and ice reveal a new world brimming with life. Communities of earth mounds dot the land and people can now navigate rivers by canoe. British Columbia's mountains can be seen in the background and a bear totem appears before the sun. People gather around a fire, seemingly in preparation of war; a sight that inspires Raven to wave its wing once again to turn the great, humble bear white. With an extremely low mintage of just 1500 pieces, this is likely to be a scarce and highly sought after collectible. The coin contains just over five ounces of pure silver, and as a pure silver coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint, it is GST/HST Exempt.
The Design:
Coast Salish First Nation's artist Darlene Gait has created a stunning 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 earth mounds dot the land and people can now navigate rivers by canoe. British Columbia's mountains rise in 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.
The Legend of the Spirit Bear:
