25 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Grandmother Moon Mask) 2013 front

25 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Grandmother Moon Mask) 2013 back

25 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Grandmother Moon Mask) 2013 photo

25 Dollars - Elizabeth II Grandmother Moon Mask

2013 year


Silver (.9999)	30.5 g	36.2 mm

Description

Issuer	Canada
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2013
Value	25 Dollars 25 CAD = USD 18
Currency	Dollar (1858-date)
Composition	Silver (.9999)
Weight	30.5 g
Diameter	36.2 mm
Thickness	3 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled (high relief)
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#44327
Rarity index	90%

Reverse

Wooden moon mask in ultra-high relief

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
25 DOLLARS 2013

Engraver: Eric Boyer

Designer: Richard Cochrane

Edge

Serrated

Comment

For many First Nations tribes, the moon is a sacred symbol. Because it repels darkness and controls the tides, the moon is considered a powerful protector, a grandmother and the patroness of the Earth. First Nations people have often carved masks to express the intimate relationship between nature and humans, such as Grandmother Moon, whom artist Richard Cochrane depicts smiling at mankind and the Earth.

The Royal Canadian Mint has recreated the Grandmother Moon mask in very high relief, transposing this magnificent hand-carved mask onto a fine silver coin.

Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a padded burgundy double-shell case adorned with the Royal Canadian Mint logo. The case comes with a black protective sleeve. Automatically translated

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Pour de nombreuses tribus des Premières Nations, la lune est un symbole sacré. Parce qu’elle repousse les ténèbres et commande les marées, la lune est considérée comme un puissant élément protecteur, une grand-mère et la patronne de la Terre. Les Premières Nations ont souvent sculpté des masques pour exprimer la relation intime entre la nature et les humains, comme la Grand-mère Lune, que l’artiste Richard Cochrane représente souriant aux hommes et à la Terre.

La Monnaie royale canadienne a recréé le masque Grandmother Moon avec un très haut relief, transposant ce magnifique masque sculpté à la main sur une pièce en argent fin.

Emballage
La pièce est encapsulée et présentée dans un boîtier à double coque bordeaux rembourré et orné du logo de la Monnaie royale canadienne. Le boîtier est assorti d’un fourreau protecteur noir.

Interesting fact

The Grandmother Moon Mask coin is a unique piece of numismatic history, as it features a design by Canadian artist, Alex Janvier, which was inspired by his Dene Suline heritage and the story of his grandmother's moon mask. The coin's design showcases a stylized portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by intricate patterns and symbols that represent the moon and its significance in Indigenous culture. This coin is not only a beautiful work of art, but it also serves as a meaningful tribute to the rich cultural heritage of Canada's Indigenous peoples.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2013	5996	-	-	-	-	-	-

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