3 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Return of the Tyee) 2010 front

3 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Return of the Tyee) 2010 back

3 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Return of the Tyee) 2010 photo

3 Dollars - Elizabeth II Return of the Tyee

2010 year


Silver (.9999)	7.96 g	27 mm

Description

Issuer	Canada
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2010
Value	3 Dollars 3 CAD = USD 2.22
Currency	Dollar (1858-date)
Composition	Silver (.9999)
Weight	7.96 g
Diameter	27 mm
Thickness	1.9 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#34825
Rarity index	79%

Reverse

Two tyee (Chinook salmon) swiming in a circle representing the circle of life. Rose and yellow selective gold plating.

Engraver: Christie Paquet

Designer: Jody Broomfield

Edge

Serrated

Comment

If there's one fish that defines the history of North America's First Nations, it's salmon, an essential food on the northwest coast since time immemorial. After a few weeks of intense effort, coastal peoples built up abundant reserves during the salmon run, satisfying their needs and allowing them to enjoy their leisure time.

A "source of life", this fish was the object of a veritable cult, particularly the largest species, the chinook salmon, which was called tyee, meaning "the king". Here it is treated to the height of its ancestral cultural importance, clad in rose gold and encircled in yellow gold on a superb piece of pure silver. Automatically translated

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S’il y a un poisson qui détermine l’histoire des Premières Nations d’Amérique du Nord, c’est bien le saumon, nourriture essentielle sur le littoral nord-ouest depuis des temps immémoriaux. Au prix de quelques semaines d’efforts intenses, les peuples de la côte se constituaient, durant la montaison, d’abondantes réserves qui comblaient leurs besoins et leur permettaient de profiter de leurs loisirs.

« Source de vie », ce poisson était l’objet d’un véritable culte, en particulier l’espèce la plus grande, le saumon quinnat, qu’on appelait tyee, c’est-à-dire « le roi ». Le voici traité à la hauteur de son importance culturelle ancestrale, revêtu d’or rose et cerclé d’or jaune sur une superbe pièce en argent pur.

Interesting fact

The 2010 $3 Elizabeth II (Return of the Tyee) silver coin from Canada features a unique design that showcases the artistry of Canadian artist, Robert Bateman. The coin's reverse side features a detailed image of a salmon swimming upstream, surrounded by lush vegetation and a serene landscape. This design is particularly interesting because it not only highlights the natural beauty of Canada's wildlife, but also the importance of preserving and protecting the country's natural resources. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, adding a touch of regality to the overall design. Overall, this coin is a stunning representation of Canadian artistry and natural beauty.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2010	8301	-	-	-	-	-	-

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