CANADA'S THUNDERBIRD COIN

Andy Everson of the K’ómoks First Nation has been making a splash over the past few years working pop culture into his Northwest Coast artwork. While mostly known for his Star Wars themed work he’s also worked Angry Birds and other references into prints. You may have seen him featured on CBC or Chek TV.

His latest work was just released by the Royal Canadian Mint and comes in the form of a single ounce, fine silver coin. I ordered one which arrived yesterday and can safely say it’s my favourite design they’ve released in a few years. Aside from the remarkably West Coast design, the coin has been struck multiple times so that the artwork sticks out a few millimetres. You can see that in the video embedded below.

Priced by the Mint at $149.95, the face value of the coin is $25, should you buy one and decide you wanted to spend it on dinner (DON’T DO THAT). It contains $20.88 worth of silver at today’s spot price, but these appreciate in value fast after they sell out. They made 5,000 editions and released them on April 3rd.

To read the complete article, see:
The Indigenous B.C. artist who does the Star Wars stuff just designed an enchanting silver coin (https://www.kamloopsmatters.com/bc-news/the-indigenous-bc-artist-who-does-the-star-wars-stuff-just-designed-an-enchanting-silver-coin-892589)

One of the most powerful spirits in Northwest Coast mythology, the Thunderbird is a supernatural force of nature that emits lightning from its eyes and thunder from its wings. This bird-like creature holds a special place of honour on this collectible piece of art. Beautifully engraved in ultra high relief, the Thunderbird seemingly emerges from your coin, where it is enhanced by a selective touch of colours that reflect the art style of the Kwakwaka’wakw.

For mroe information, or to order, see:
Pure Silver Ultra-High Relief Coin - Thunderbird - Mintage: 5,000 (2018) (http://www.mint.ca/store/coins/pure-silver-ultra-high-relief-coin---thunderbird---mintage-5000-2018-prod3160028)

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