250 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Surviving the Flood) 2009 front

250 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Surviving the Flood) 2009 back

250 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Surviving the Flood) 2009 photo

250 Dollars - Elizabeth II Surviving the Flood

2009 year


Silver (.9999)	1000.0 g	101.6 mm

Description

Issuer	Canada
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2009
Value	250 Dollars 250 CAD = USD 185
Currency	Dollar (1858-date)
Composition	Silver (.9999)
Weight	1000.0 g
Diameter	101.6 mm
Thickness	12.5 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#14921
Rarity index	97%

Reverse

Abstract: Eagle caught salmon dropped in to Squamish canoes

Engraver: Christie Paquet

Designer: Xwa Lack tun

Edge

Plain

Comment

About the artist
In May 2007, VANOC issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting artists and designers from the Four Host First Nations to create a unique Aboriginal-inspired work for inclusion in VANOC's merchandising program. An evaluation committee made up of VANOC representatives and external Aboriginal art experts carefully reviewed the responses received to draw up a list of artists to interview. Once the interviews were completed, VANOC announced that Xwa Lack tun had been chosen on the basis of its reputation, creations and previous collaborations.

Xwa Lack tun (Rick Harry) was born and raised in Squamish, British Columbia. His mother was originally from Squamish and Alert Bay (Coast Salish, Kwakiutl Band), while his father was Coast Salish (Squamish) from the Seymour Creek area. Xwa Lack tun received his native name from his father, a hereditary chief. Healing and growth are the main themes of Xwa Lack tun's work. By illustrating the links between traditional stories and his own life, he shows us how to use ancient knowledge to heal ourselves. What fuels Xwa Lack tun's spirit is the dissemination of positive energy and the return of this energy through the children of the Lower Fraser Valley school districts with whom he works. Xwa Lack tun's work is recognized internationally. He has completed projects with galleries across North America, and has been commissioned by private and corporate clients to create all kinds of works, including the famous double doors in yellow cedar, carved on both sides, for B.C. Hydro's head office in Vancouver. In 2001, Xwa Lack tun was invited to Scotland to promote the country's totem pole project. He has returned many times since to demonstrate his unique sculptural techniques. Respect for every person, regardless of race or religion, is the central theme of Xwa Lack tun's work and life. Automatically translated

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À propos de l’artiste
En mai 2007, le COVAN a émis une demande de propositions pour inviter les artistes et les concepteurs des quatre Premières nations hôtes à créer une œuvre d’inspiration autochtone unique, dans le but de l’intégrer au programme de marchandisage du COVAN. Un comité d’évaluation formé de représentants du COVAN et d’experts en art autochtone externes a soigneusement examiné les réponses reçues pour dresser une liste d’artistes à rencontrer. Une fois les entrevues terminées, le COVAN a annoncé que Xwa Lack tun avait été choisi en raison de sa réputation, de ses créations et de ses collaborations antérieures.

Xwa Lack tun (Rick Harry) est né et a grandi à Squamish, en Colombie-Britannique. Sa mère était originaire de Squamish et d’Alert Bay (Salish du littoral, bande de Kwakiutl) alors que son père était Salish du littoral (Squamish) et venait de la région de Seymour Creek. Xwa Lack tun a reçu son nom autochtone de son père, un chef héréditaire. La guérison et la croissance sont les principaux thèmes des œuvres de Xwa Lack tun. En illustrant les liens entre les récits traditionnels et sa vie, il nous montre comment mettre à profit les connaissances anciennes pour se guérir. Ce qui nourrit l’esprit de Xwa Lack tun, c’est la diffusion d’énergie positive et le retour de cette énergie par l’entremise des enfants des districts scolaires de vallée du bas Fraser avec qui il travaille. Les œuvres de Xwa Lack tun sont reconnues à l’échelle internationale. Il a réalisé des projets avec des galeries partout en Amérique du Nord et il s'est vu confier des mandats de clients privés et d’entreprises pour la création de toutes sortes d'oeuvres, y compris les célèbres doubles portes en cèdre jaune sculptées des deux côtés, pour le siège social de B.C. Hydro à Vancouver. En 2001, Xwa Lack tun a été invité en Écosse pour promouvoir le projet de mât totémique du pays. Il y est retourné à de nombreuses reprises depuis pour faire la démonstration de ses techniques de sculpture uniques. Le respect de chaque personne, quelle que soit sa race ou sa religion, est le thème central des œuvres et de la vie de Xwa Lack tun.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the "Surviving the Flood" coin is that it was designed by Canadian artist and designer, Stan Witten, who is known for his work on various numismatic pieces, including the 2009 Canadian Silver Maple Leaf. The coin's design features a depiction of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by symbols of flood and recovery, such as a tree branch, a fish, and a raven, which are meant to represent the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The coin's unique design and high silver content make it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2009	815	-	-	-	-	-	-

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