SKU# OK132628E
2014 $20 Seven Sacred Teachings:
Wisdom, 1 oz. Pure Silver Proof Coin
5th coin in the series!
Specifications
Maximum Mintage – 7,000
Composition - 99.99%
pure silver with selective gold plating
Finish - proof
Weight (g) - 31.83 (one
troy ounce)
Diameter (mm) - 40
Edge - serrated
Certificate – serialized
(serial numbers will vary)
Face value - 20 dollars
(a legal tender Canadian coin)
Artists - Nathalie
Bertin (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Description
Knowledge is learned.
Wisdom is experienced. But wisdom cannot be gained through blind eyes. One must
watch and listen; find lessons in what is going on around them. The beaver
teaches this lesson well as it observes its environment, using the sound and
movement of water to determine where to build its dam and lodge. Then, with its
sharp teeth and keen engineering skills, it builds its community. A forest
cannot thrive without the unique gifts of all its residents; the wisdom that is
passed from generation to generation.
The beaver is one of
seven animals featured in the Seven Sacred Teachings, practiced by Aboriginal
people throughout North America, for living a full and happy life. The beaver's
lesson is wisdom; going beyond the mere acquisition of knowledge to carefully
observe one's environment and find lessons in life events. Experience is the
foundation of wisdom, and the sharing of individual wisdom is the cornerstone
of a strong community.
A perfect gift for
anyone with an interest in First Nations art, culture, or history.
Special features:
·
Fifth of seven coins in
this exciting new series celebrating the Seven
Sacred Teachings of love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility, and
truth practiced by First Nations people across Canada and throughout North
America. These seven coins present an outstanding collection of aboriginal
wisdom and art.
·
Features an original
design by Métis artist Nathalie Bertin, inspired by the Woodland style of her
Algonquin ancestry.
·
Powerful image reflects humanity's
dependence upon Mother Earth; the great wisdom that can be learned from
observing nature, particularly the beaver which taught the Anishinaabe people about powerful medicines in poplar tree bark.
·
Stunningly crafted in
99.99% pure silver with selective gold plating, perfect for anyone with an
interest in First Nations art, culture, and history, and to encourage anyone in
the pursuit of their dreams.
·
For our Canadian
customers, this coin is GST/HST exempt.
·
Limited worldwide
mintage.
Design:
Canadian Métis artist
Nathalie Bertin has created a powerful image of a beaver offering a tree branch
to an abstract figure. The beaver's size emphasizes the importance of nature to
humanity's survival and represents how the beaver taught the Anishinaabe people about the poplar
tree's powerful medicines; its bark providing the background pattern that
reinforces the beaver's teachings.
Packaging:
Each coin is
encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clam-shell protected
by a custom beauty box.
A beautiful gift coin!
Shipping & Handling
Fast, free shipping
& handling to USA via USPS First Class Mail!
USPS Priority Mail &
Priority Express Mail (one business day delivery) are also available for an
additional charge.
Additional Information
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– Most of our ebay items are also available for purchase directly from OK
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