Canada 2014 $20 The Seven Sacred Teachings Respect, 1 Oz Pure Silver Proof Coin

All coins offered in this listing are unsearched! All of our Canadian coins are stored in a climate controlled, smoke-free vault. All of our Canadian coins are acquired directly from the Royal Canadian Mint - We do not sell'second-hand' coins from unreliable and potentially fraudulent/counterfeit sources.

Composition - fine silver (99.99% pure) with selective gold plating. Weight (g) - 31.83 1 troy oz. Certificate - serialized (serial numbers will vary). Face value - 20 dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin).

Artists - Nathalie Bertin (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse). Life rides on the buffalo's back. Aboriginal people have understood this relationship since time immemorial, and have long respected the buffalo for the food, clothing and tools it provided. The fact that this great beast gave every part of its being to sustain them made the buffalo's life greater than theirs, not less.

Buffalo could thrive without the people, but the people could not live without the buffalo, and they were humbled by the profound respect it showed them year after year. Respect is a cornerstone of Aboriginal life. It means living with dignity and a reverence for the land and all living things. From respect flow kindness and a willingness to share; only taking what is necessary; not wasting; and giving away that which is no longer needed. Respect is one of the lessons in the Seven Sacred Teachings for a full and happy life, practiced by Aboriginal people throughout North America.

While variations of these teachings exist across the continent, this diversity only enriches them and underscores the universality of their wisdom. Honor the great buffalo with this stunningly beautiful coin. An original design by Métis artist Nathalie Bertin, inspired by the Woodland style of her Algonquin ancestry. This coin's image conveys the powerful relationship between people and the buffalo; how this great, benevolent beast supports and comforts them, enabling them to thrive. A stunning work of art crafted by the Mint's expert engravers in 99.99% pure silver with selective gold plating. This coin is the perfect gift for anyone with an interest in First Nations art, culture, and history. An uplifting keepsake to inspire anyone on their path towards personal growth and development. This coin was designed by Métis artist Nathalie Bertin. The artist has created a powerful image of a great, benevolent buffalo with an abstract figure lying on the buffalo's back in a position of comfort and security; the eagle feather in the figure's hand is an important ceremonial object often given as a sign of respect. The background pattern of sage leaves reinforces the buffalo's teachings. Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a custom beauty box. Are also available for an additional charge. Check out my other items. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. All of the coins offered in this listing are "unsearched". Many coin dealers "search" all coins when they are received from the Mint. They "cherry-pick" the best coins. Then submit them to be graded, certified, and slabbed by PCGS, NGC, ANACS, etc.

When a dealer searches coins, those that they sell in original Mint packaging are only lesser quality coins. Photos: When a listing offers multiples of the same coin, one coin is picked at random and photographed.

Since all coins offered in that listing are essentially identical, the coin photographed is representative of all coins offered. Surface areas that appear black on some proof coin photos are actually highly polished, mirror-bright metal reflecting the color of the camera. We often include proof coin photos with the coin slightly tilted to better depict the mirror bright surfaces. However, tilting the coin may resulting one side being slightly out of focus.

Whenever possible, we use actual photos of our coins, rather than just stock artwork from the Mint. We frequently update and upgrade the photos that appear with our listings, using improved cameras and lenses and better lighting.

We will honor your requests for additional photos as quickly as our schedule permits. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins: Canada\Commemorative". The seller is "okranchlandandcattlecompany" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Republic of Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Vietnam, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
• Certification: Royal Canadian Mint
• Finish: Selective Gold Plating
• Edge: Serrated
• Series: Seven Sacred Teachings
• Material: Silver
• Type: Proof
• Precious Metal Content: 1oz.
• Geographic Origin: Canada
• Year: 2014
• Composition: Silver
• Strike Type: Proof
• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
• Denomination: $20

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