100 000 Dollars - Elizabeth II (The Spirit of Haida Gwaii) 2011 front 100 000 Dollars - Elizabeth II (The Spirit of Haida Gwaii) 2011 back
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100 000 Dollars - Elizabeth II The Spirit of Haida Gwaii

2011 year
Gold (.99999) 10 000 g 180 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2011
Value
100 000 Dollars 100 000 CAD = USD 73 891
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Gold (.99999)
Weight
10 000 g
Diameter
180 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#30921
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Bill Reid's sculpture "The Jade Canoe"

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
BILL REID
1920-1998

Engraver: Cosme Saffioti

Designer: Bill Reid

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The Spirit of Haida Gwaii $100,000 coin in 99.999% pure gold is a proud Canadian achievement. Its elegant walnut collector's box and accompanying hardcover book were also designed and manufactured in Canada.

BILL REID (1920-1998)
Born in 1920 in Victoria, British Columbia, Bill Reid was an eminent Haida sculptor, engraver and master silversmith, and one of the greatest artists Canada has ever known. His father was of German-Scottish descent, while his mother was a member of the Haida Nation. Bill Reid developed a passion for traditional Haida art, which became his creative subject.

Over the course of his life, Reid created more than 1,500 exceptional works. His sculptural masterpiece The Spirit of Haida Gwaii is considered his greatest achievement and has earned him international recognition.

The Royal Canadian Mint's Spirit of Haida Gwaii coin is the world's first 10 kg 99.999% pure gold coin. Its face value of $100,000 is unmatched by any other 10 kg coin or any other uncirculated numismatic coin in the world. The Royal Canadian Mint has minted only one coin with a face value exceeding that of The Spirit of Haida Gwaii, a 100 kg bullion coin in 99.999% pure gold, minted in 2007, with a face value of $1,000,000.

This oversized coin (180 mm) honors Bill Reid's monumental sculpture on the reverse.

SPECIAL FEATURES
The world's first 10 kg coin in 99.999% pure gold
The 10 kg gold coin with the highest face value in the world ($100,000)
The Royal Canadian Mint's highest denomination uncirculated numismatic coin
The coin with the second-highest face value ever minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, after the $1 million gold bullion coin produced in 2007
This hand-polished coin
An object of Canadian pride: the coin was designed and manufactured in Canada, as were the elegant walnut collector's box and hardcover book that accompany it.
This exceptional piece will be limited to 15 pieces worldwide, for both art collectors and those who collect the purest gold in the world. The price reflects the gold price at the time of purchase, plus a surcharge to cover manufacturing costs and the very limited edition.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: 99.999% pure gold
Weight: 10,000 g
Diameter: 180 mm
Edge: Serrated
Finish: Numismatic proof
Face value: $100,000
Artists: Bill Reid (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Master engraver: Cosme Saffioti (2003-2011)
Item number : 113954
Quantity sold according to Charlton (Ch) = 2Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the "Spirit of Haida Gwaii" coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the artistry and culture of the Haida Nation, an Indigenous group residing in the Pacific Northwest Coast of Canada. The coin's design includes a depiction of a Haida longhouse, totem poles, and a Haida canoe, all of which are important symbols of Haida culture and tradition. The coin's design was created by Haida artist Robert Davidson, who is known for his work in carving, painting, and printmaking. The coin's unique design and cultural significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2011  2 - - - - - -

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