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500 Dollars - Elizabeth II Emily Carr's Tsatsisnukomi
2013 yearSilver (.9999) | 5000 g | 180 mm |
Issuer | Canada |
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Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2013 |
Value | 500 Dollars 500 CAD = USD 369 |
Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
Composition | Silver (.9999) |
Weight | 5000 g |
Diameter | 180 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#182967 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A detail from Emily Carr's masterful totem-themed 1912 painting.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA
1871 - EMILY CARR - 1945
Engraver: Stan Witten
Designers: Emily Carr, Christie Paquet
Edge
Serrated
Comment
Emily Carr visited First Nations villages on several occasions during the first decade of the 20th century. These visits had a marked influence on her art, which is best known for its depictions of Aboriginal villages and objects, many of which have preserved for posterity images of lifestyles that have since changed. Until the late 1920s, she lived in various First Nations villages along the Pacific Northwest coast. Emily Carr's other favourite subject throughout her life was the landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. Her aim was not to reproduce the image of coastal trees, but rather to evoke the spiritual importance these landscapes had for her. Emily Carr made the vast expanses of the Pacific coast her own, creating a unique and mythical body of work.After the First World War and a difficult and relatively poor artistic period, Emily Carr received recognition from the National Gallery of Canada, formerly the National Gallery of Canada, and the Group of Seven. This support, along with an exhibition in the nation's capital, encouraged her to devote herself full-time to her art. Lawren Harris became an important mentor and a great friend. Emily Carr was 57 when her important work finally achieved national recognition.
Today, she is recognized as a pioneer and iconic Canadian artist of genius, who overcame physical, social and psychological obstacles to give her country one of the first and most original representations of the Canadian West, and of the depth and beauty of its Aboriginal landscapes and cultures.
Packaging:
The piece is presented in an acrylic case and accompanied by a numbered certificate in booklet form. It is housed in an elegant walnut box embossed with the Royal Canadian Mint logo. To protect its integrity, the product is shipped in a Pelican 1550 branded box that is waterproof, shockproof and dustproof.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design by Emily Carr, a renowned Canadian artist and writer, which makes it stand out from other coins. The design, titled "Tsatsisnukomi," depicts a stylized image of a wolf, bear, and eagle, which are important symbols in Carr's indigenous culture. This coin is a beautiful representation of Canadian art and culture, and its unique design makes it a valuable collector's item.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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2013 | 99 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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