Norse mythology has influenced the way we tell stories, and given rise to some 

everyday words. Its tales of gods and giants represented tradition to the Vikings 

of Vinland, and folklore to Scandinavian settlers in Canada. 

In the time of Canada’s Viking Age (c. 1000), quick-tempered Thor was one of 

the most admired figures of Norse faith and lore, and it is from him that we get 

the word “Thursday” (Thor’s Day). His strength and fearlessness are evident on 

this coin, where the apocalyptic battle scene is enhanced with selective gold 

plating.

A fun gift for someone who enjoys Thor and the Norse gods!

Designed by Alexandra Lefort, the coin depicts the battle between Thor 

and Jörmungandr at Ragnarök, an end-of-days event in Norse mythology. 

Clad in the finest clothing and armor of the Viking era, the Norse god of 

thunder stands with his hammer raised, ready to strike the coiled serpent. 

Selective gold plating highlights Thor’s hammer (Mjöllnir), iron gloves 

(Járngreipr) and belt (Megingjörð). A Norse art-inspired pattern lines the 

rim on the obverse and reverse. The gold-plated goat heads represent 

Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr, who pull Thor’s chariot, while the gold-plated 

Mjöllnir is based on a 10th-century silver pendant. The obverse features the 

gold-plated effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.