5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Portrait of Nanaboozhoo; Gold

Reverse

Designed by Canadian artist Cyril Assiniboine, who is Ojibwa, yourcoin is a richly detailed effigy of Nanaboozhoo. While the aboriginal cultural hero is quick to transform into a rabbit in many legends, here he is represented in human form with his face painted. Seen in three-quarter profile, Nanaboozhoo is dressed in a traditional Western Ojibwa dress; feathers stand atop his fur headdress as his long, braided hair spills out from under it.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2014 · CANADA 5 DOLLARS
CA

Designer: Cyril Assiniboine

Edge

Serrated

Comment

Storytelling has long been a rich oral tradition for Aboriginal cultures. It is said that from the first snowfall to the first clap of thunder, elders impart history, traditions and life lessons to the younger generation through rich narratives filled with allegories and imagery. For the Aboriginal Peoples, these tales, and the messages they convey, form deep connections to who they are, how they relate to the world, their ceremonial rituals and everyday life.

Often, these stories revolve around characters that possess physical and personality traits akin to humans, animals, plants and even the elements. For the Anishinaabe, an important cultural character is Nanaboozhoo; as a shapeshifting spirit, he teaches right from wrong through his adventures while offering lessons on how to live in harmony with the natural world.

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Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2014	3000	-	-	-	-	-	-

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