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2020 Canada Bill Reid Xhuwaji, Haida Grizzly Bear 1 oz. Pure Silver Coloured Coin

The Royal Canadian Mint has honored Bill Reid, a legendary artist and champion of Haida culture, with a new 1 oz. pure silver version of the 2020 $2 commemorative circulation coin that features the iconic art of Bill Reid (1920-1998).

The bold image of a grizzly bear, a favourite image of Reid's that he used in paintings, carvings and jewelry, is on the reverse side of the new commemorative coin.

Bill Reid (1920-1998) was a master goldsmith, carver and sculptor, as well as a writer and broadcaster. He was also a gifted mentor who championed Haida causes throughout his life. Through his mother Reid was a member of the K'aadasga Kiigawaay Raven Wolf Clan of T'aanuu.

Reid is known as Xhuwaji, Haida Grizzly Bear.

Reid painted the image in 1988 on a ceremonial drum belonging to the Sam family of Ahousat, BC. He later adapted the design for reproduction on silkscreen prints, with proceeds benefitting the Artists for Kids Trust, which benefits children's art education in British Columbia through the sale of original prints created by professional artists.

Complement your special edition $2 circulation coin with this pure silver design.

Special features:

·         2020 TRIBUTE TO HAIDA ARTIST BILL REID: A 1 oz. pure silver version of the 2020 $2 commemorative circulation coin that features the iconic art of Bill Reid (1920-1998).

·         FULL COLOUR: The engraved design is enhanced with beautiful and bold red, white, and black colours to match the original artwork.

·         IT'S ALL ABOUT THE ART: A text-free reverse honours Bill Reid's ceremonial drum design and keeps the focus solely on the art.

·         A PROUD CELEBRATION OF CULTURE that also honours the artist on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

·         INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE: The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.

·         LIMITED WORLDWIDE MINTAGE: Your coin has a limited worldwide mintage of 7,500.

·         1 OZ. PURE SILVER: Your coin is crafted from one ounce of 99.99% pure silver.

Design:

The reverse design features red, white and black over the engraved rendering of Xhuwaji, Haida Grizzly Bear by renowned Haida artist Bill Reid (1920-1998). The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Packaging:

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.

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