20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Nanaboozhoo legend) 2014 front

20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Nanaboozhoo legend) 2014 back

20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Nanaboozhoo legend) 2014 photo

20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Nanaboozhoo legend

2014 year


Silver (.9999)	31.39 g	38 mm

Description

Issuer	Canada
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2014
Value	20 Dollars 20 CAD = USD 15
Currency	Dollar (1858-date)
Composition	Silver (.9999)
Weight	31.39 g
Diameter	38 mm
Thickness	3.1 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#254154
Rarity index	93%

Reverse

Nanaboozhoo in the thunderbirds nest

Script: Latin

Lettering: 2014 Canada 20 Dollars

Engraver: José Osio

Designer: Cyril Assiniboine

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The art of storytelling has long been a rich tradition in Native American cultures. It is said that, from the first snowfall to the first clap of thunder, elders pass on history, tradition and the lessons of life to younger generations through tales brimming with allegory and imagery. For indigenous peoples, these stories and the messages they convey are deeply rooted in their identity, their relationship with the world, their ceremonial rites and even their everyday lives.

Often, the legends focus on a character possessing qualities specific to humans, animals, plants and even the elements. Nanaboozhoo is an important cultural figure for the Anishinaabe; this spirit of metamorphosis teaches good and evil through adventures that illustrate how to live in harmony with nature. Automatically translated

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Dans les cultures amérindiennes, l’art du conte représente depuis longtemps une riche tradition. On dit que, de la première bordée de neige au premier coup de tonnerre, les anciens transmettent l’histoire, la tradition et les enseignements de la vie aux jeunes générations à travers des récits débordant d’allégories et d’images. Pour les peuples autochtones, ces histoires et les messages qu’elles véhiculent sont profondément enracinés dans leur identité, leur rapport au monde, leurs rites cérémoniels et même leur vie de tous les jours.

Souvent, les légendes portent sur un personnage possédant des qualités propres aux humains, aux animaux, aux plantes et même aux éléments. Nanaboozhoo est un personnage culturel d’importance pour les Anishinaabe; cet esprit capable de métamorphose enseigne le bien et le mal par des aventures qui illustrent la manière de vivre en harmonie avec la nature.

Interesting fact

The Nanaboozhoo legend featured on the coin is a story from Indigenous Canadian mythology, specifically from the Anishinaabe people. Nanaboozhoo is a powerful spirit who is said to have created the world and all living things, and is often depicted as a wise and powerful rabbit. The coin's design features an image of Nanaboozhoo surrounded by symbols of the four directions, representing the interconnectedness of all things in the natural world.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2014	5500	-	-	-	-	-	-

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