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30 Dollars - Elizabeth II Fancy Dance

2019 year
Silver (.9999) 62.69 g 50 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2019
Value
30 Dollars 30 CAD = USD 22
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Silver (.9999)
Weight
62.69 g
Diameter
50 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#335656
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

A Fancy Dancer Dressed in Colourful Regalia

The reverse image captures the fast-paced energy of a modern powwow dance style: the Fancy Dance. The assemblage of motifs, textures and traditional elements (including the sacred eagle feathers) holds special meaning and speaks to the powwow’s importance as a vibrant, cross-cultural exchange.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
2019
30 DOLLARS

Designer: Garrison Garrow

Edge

Serrated

Comment

The free dance is both dazzling and colorful, energetic and fast-paced. One of the newest additions to competitive powwows, it's a crowd favorite. Dancers need to be agile and fit to perform the various choreographies - which can include twirling or even pirouetting - to the rhythm of the drums and chants. Free dance costumes are elaborate and unique, each element a highly personal expression of the dancer's lineage, heritage or background. The dancer usually wears color-coordinated feather tails (one behind the shoulders and one behind the hips) and bracelets, and sometimes aplastron of hair cylinders (made of bone) over his or her beaded dress. Bells may be attached to her moccasins, tinkling to the rhythm of her lively steps, while the waving feathers of her spiky headdress accentuate her physical presence. Following the beat of the drum, the pow-wow dancer makes calculated movements that touch us to the core. Intricate footwork and acrobatics entertain while telling a story; each symbolic gesture made within the circle is a heartbeat felt by all observers, witnessing a powerful expression of identity, spirituality and heritage.

Did you know?
Free dance first appeared in Oklahoma, USA, in the early 20th century. Practiced as a form of entertainment, it gradually spread to other regions, so much so that today the category is one of the most popular at competitive powwows, where dancers are judged on both skill and costume.
The spiky headdress can be adorned with eagle feathers, like the decorative tails. If a feather falls, the dance is stopped, and a special ceremony is held to recover this sacred object.
Colors also have a special significance. Black is associated with death, the otherworld or night. Blue can represent a woman, the sky, sadness, thunder or lightning. Green is the color of earth, flora, summer and rain. Red is for blood, war, sunset or thunder. White refers to winter and snow, while yellow symbolizes sun and day.

Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a burgundy double-shell case featuring the Royal Canadian Mint logo. The case is accompanied by a black protective box.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The Elizabeth II (Fancy Dance) coin is a unique piece as it features a special design that showcases the beauty of Indigenous culture. The coin's reverse side features a stunning image of a fancy dancer, which is a traditional form of dance in many Indigenous cultures. The dancer is depicted in full regalia, with intricate details and colors that reflect the richness of the culture. This coin serves as a beautiful tribute to the Indigenous community and is a rare collectible for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2019  3500 - - - - - -

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