Preserved and passed down by generations of storytellers, Indigenous creation stories—like the one enshrined in this 1kg fine silver coin—explain how things came to be, so that the listener may better understand the world and their place in it. This stunning piece brings you one such story, as interpreted by Tahltan artist Alano Edzerza. Styled like a wood-carved panel, this coin’s depiction of Raven bringing light to the world is enhanced with gold-plated rays, which also serve as an inspiring metaphor for shared knowledge and the power of ancestral teachings.

Designed by Tahltan artist Alano Edzerza, your coin’s reverse features the artist’s take on the well-known creation story of how Raven brought light to the world. The depiction is styled like Tahltan sculptural art and shows Raven in the once-dark sky after stealing light. Selective gold plating highlights the rays of light that illuminated the world for the first time; these gleaming rays also serve as an inspiring metaphor for shared knowledge and the power of ancestral teachings. The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The obverse also bears a special marking that includes four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins and the double date of her reign.

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99.99% pure silver
Qualifies for free shipping
GST/HST exempt

Product # 245860

$250 Pure Silver Coin - Raven Brings the Light (2023)