2023 Canada $20 Generations Fine Silver Proof 1 oz, Mi'kmaq Creation Story
Generations: Mi'kmaq Creation Story - 1 oz. Silver 2023 Mintage 5,500. &####127464;&####127462;&####127464;&####127462;&####127464;&####127462;&####127464;&####127462;&####127464;&####127462;&####127464;&####127462;&####127464;&####127462;&####127464;&####127462;&####127464;&####127462;&####127464;&####127462;&####127464;&####127462;&####127464;&####127462;&####127464;&####127462;&####127464;&####127462. The Creation story-the story of how life began for all things-is a foundational element of the Mi'kmaw culture and teachings, one that provides meaning and purpose while connecting each new generation to those of the past.
To the Mi'kmaq people, whose homeland (Mi'kma'ki) encompasses much of present-day Atlantic Canada, their Creation story expresses traditional beliefs, spirituality and core values, and emphasizes their relation with the natural world. According to the Mi'kmaq Creation Story, there was seven levels of creation, that began with Kisu'lk (the Giver of Life, above) and continued with Niskam (Grandfather Sun, within) and Wsitkamu (Mother Earth, below), all represented in the centre portion of your coin's reverse.
In the east is the fourth level, is of Kluskap (the first human being) created from a lightning bolt and earth elements. From there, the Mi'kmaq Creation Story unfolds in the cardinal directions south, west and north across the coin's reverse that reflects the cyclical nature of the natural world, where everything has its own unique spirit, and where all must work in harmony with one another. Add Coin #3 to your Generations series. The annual Generations series celebrates the art, cultural beliefs and storytelling traditions of the First Peoples of Canada.
It focuses on how these cultural expressions offer important lessons while imparting values that shape our understanding of the world, and of each other. In the oral tradition, there is the expectation that the listener will learn about events, principles, values and a worldview. By combining Indigenous stories and art, this series seeks to honour Indigenous storytellers and the role they play in sharing traditional knowledge with new generations.
Crafted from 99.99% pure silver, your coin has a limited mintage of 5,500 worldwide. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box. A spellbinding origin story, the Mi'kmaq Creation Story is honoured and re-told on this fine silver coin's reverse. Its design features an outstanding mix of intricately engraved details and motifs that reflect and express Mi'kmaw beliefs, and proudly celebrate the Mi'kmaw culture.
A celebration of mi'kmaw traditions. This is our first collaboration with Newfoundland Mi'kmaw artist Marcus Gosse (Ala'suinu - Traveller), whose paintings often incorporate the eight-pointed Mi'kmaq Star - a proud cultural symbol and emblem for many Mi'kmaq. Composition 99.99% pure silver. Black clamshell with black beauty box. Artist Marcus Gosse (Ala'suinu - Traveller) (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse).