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Item:3753071579962013 Canada $20 Fine Silver Coin A Story of the Northern Lights: The Great Hare.
2013 Canada $20 Fine Silver Coin A Story of the Northern Lights - The Great Hare
Great hare builds a fire - the legend of the Northern Lights. Canadian
artist and Metis Nathalie Bertin, created the reverse design which
reveals the Odawa legend of Nanahboozhoo sitting by his fire that
creates the northern lights. The lights are highlighted with a uniquely
shaped hologram that mimics their movement in the night sky. Great Hare Builds a Fire One
can imagine the awe and wonder that early civilizations must have felt
when the northern lights lit up the night sky. The many stories that
those cultures shared help to illustrate the mystery that surrounded the
dancing lights, and the impact they had on their people. These
legends were woven into the fabric of First Nations history, and passed
down through generations in the oral tradition of storytelling, evolving
along with the communities surrounding them. Modern science has found
ways to explain the refraction of light, but for thousands of years it
was veiled in natural wonder. The many bands that comprise the
Algonquin people share a number of stories about the northern lights and
a cultural hero known as 'Nanahboozhoo' who would often shape-shift
into the Great Hare. Nanahboozhoo was the Creator of Turtle Island after
the great flood, and the Odawa people of Manitoulin Island (Ontario)
have a historical legend that when he was finished, he travelled north
and built great bonfires. These bright fires were reflected as dancing
colours in the sky, shining to remind his people that he was thinking of
them. Today, as we look up at Nanahboozhoo's glowing flames of
green, yellow and purple in the night sky, that original sense of awe
and wonder can still be felt. The thought that they are a warm
reflection of a thoughtful Creator can serve to inspire a deeper
connection to the beauty and mystery in the world around us. 'Nanahboozhoo' is one of many spellings and pronunciations associated with this legendary character. Specifications: Item Number: 124763 Face Value: 20 dollars Mintage: 8,500 Composition: 99.99% pure Silver Weight (g): 31.39 Diameter (mm): 38 Edge: Serrated Finish: Proof Certificate: Serialized Special Features: - A gorgeous, stylized design that celebrates the warmth of this historical legend.
- A variety of finishes were used to highlight elements in the northern
landscape, from a brilliantly polished sky to the snow-capped trees and
ground cover. - Rare, shaped hologram! - Clamshell case is accompanied by a custom beauty box featuring subtle elements from the coin's design. - An excellent gift or collectible for art aficionados and history buffs, and appreciators of First-nations lore. Packaging: Maroon clamshell with standard beauty box
CoA included
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Citadel Coins Halifax, Nova Scotia Official Royal Canadian Mint Distributor
Denomination:$20
Circulated/Uncirculated:Uncirculated
Composition:Silver
Year:2013
Fineness:0.9999
Features:Commemorative
Country/Region of Manufacture:Canada
Certification:RCM Certificate
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