PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

STRAWBERRY MOON – THE THIRTEEN TEACHINGS FROM GRANDMOTHER MOON – 2018 $3 1/4 oz Fine Silver Coin – Royal Canadian Mint

In June, strawberries are the focus of annual feasts in which people offer each other berries to eat, and symbolically resolve any differences they may have had during the winter. Often called the “heart berry,” the strawberry’s runners illustrate how the heart is connected to all parts of the body. The heart is essential to our spiritual balance, and guides us in making heartfelt decisions that honour all things and preserve the harmonious interdependence that is critical to life.

An ideal coin for someone who enjoys Indigenous art. Order today!

SPECIAL FEATURES

• SIXTH COIN IN 13-COIN SERIES! Your coin is the sixth teaching from Grandmother Moon in Anishinaabe tradition that views the moon as a living relation who makes 13 appearances throughout the year to watch over Mother Earth’s children and light their paths with her gentle wisdom.
• POWERFUL DEPICTION OF ANISHNAABE THEMES AND TRADITIONS! This is an exceptional series showcasing one of the most recognized forms of Indigenous art cherished for its beauty, as well as its powerful depiction of Anishnaabe themes and traditions.
• LOW MINTAGE! Your coin is an original work of art limited to a mintage of just 4,000 coins worldwide.
• INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. Most of these are serialized certifications, meaning that each certificate is given a unique number, starting at 1.
• 99.99% PURE SILVER! Your 99.99% pure silver coin is beautifully enhanced with colour and an exquisite proof finish that accentuates every design element to maximum effect.
• GST/HST EXEMPT! Your coin is GST/HST exempt!

DESIGN

Algonquin artist Frank Polson has created a captivating image of a full moon filling the sky as it sits low on the horizon behind a tree that is bursting with the vivid colours of fresh new growth. A cluster of three strawberries appears on the left, their succulent flesh portrayed in vibrant red. Flowing lines represent the strawberry’s network of runners, each leading to a new offshoot and the potential for new fruit. The large black circle beneath the berries represents the universal life force that animates all things, and the ever-diminishing size of the particles that give them form.

SPECIFICATIONS

Mintage: 4,000
Material: 99.99% pure silver
Finish: Proof
Weight: 7.96
Diameter: 27