The dreamcatcher: Celebrate a timeless symbol of love and protection.

More than a collectible, this 99.99% pure silver coin is a powerful tribute to Ojibwe heritage, brought to life through the artist’s representation of the dreamcatcher tradition. Crafted with deep intentionality, the design focuses on a matriarch—the creator of the dreamcatcher featured here—who is also seen nurturing her child within the form of the soaring Eagle that is a sacred connection to the Creator. From healing florals to wigwams representing community, every engraved element beautifully reflects the Anishinaabe understanding of balance, protection and the interconnectedness of all living things.

Modern artistry rooted in tradition.

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Honouring the dreamcatcher tradition. A symbol of unconditional love and cultural identity, this fine silver coin honours the spirit of the dreamcatcher and invites you to carry its legacy of purity and protection.

Where tradition meets symbolism. Designed by Anishinaabe artist Emily Kewageshig, the reverse weaves together the threads of tradition and modern artistry, creating a design that is not only beautiful but also rich in meaning—it’s an extraordinary piece of visual storytelling.

A story of love and protection. The design centres on a matriarch surrounded by elements of healing—including the dreamcatcher she created to protect her child—as well as the Eagle, who carries messages to the Creator and returns with the gifts of peace and harmony.

Give the gift of art and tradition. With its meaningful design, this captivating coin is perfect for any occasion, embodying love and protection, and celebrating the rich heritage of the Ojibwe people.

Fine silver. Your coin is 99.99% pure silver.

Limited piece of art. Only 5,000 coins are available to collectors worldwide.

Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.

No GST/HST

Did you know?

Known as asabikeshiinh (“spider”) or bawaajige nagwaagan (“dream snare”) in the Ojibwe language, the dreamcatcher is believed to have the spiritual power to capture negative thoughts and nightmares, much like a spider’s web. It originated as a way of protecting the young, using willow hoops and sinew or cord to weave the protective charm that is then suspended from the cradle board, where the web’s holes allow positive thoughts to pass through and slide down the feathers to reach the sleeper below.

Behind closed doors

"Dreamcatchers are a timeless symbol of unconditional love and protection. They remind me of my childhood and they bring back memories of my early days of creating, weaving the sinew and stringing the beads and feathers below. We carry stories such as the one of the dreamcatcher into the future to keep our children protected, they are so special and important to our culture and traditions."

– Emily Kewageshig, Artist

"This is the kind of intricate design that requires a little more care while preparing the tooling—for example, the webbing in the dreamcatcher and the Eagle’s wings all have thinner lines that are integral to the art. I had to keep a close eye on those lines throughout the process, especially when striking and hobbing, to avoid line breaks and ensure a crisp impression."

– Matthew Porter, Sculptor-Engraver-3D Graphics

About the design

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

The reverse design by Anishinaabe artist Emily Kewageshig features a representation of the dreamcatcher as a symbol of love and protection, with elements reflecting the Anishinaabe worldview that emphasizes interconnectedness. Surrounded by flowers representing healing and wigwams representing community, a matriarch protects her child through the creation of a dreamcatcher, positioned at the top. She is seen nurturing her child within the form of the Eagle, who carries prayers and messages up to the Creator (Gchi Manidoo) and returns with the gifts of peace and harmony. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

In the artist’s words: “Within the design, the matriarch looks over the young child, she heals the child through her gift of creation—the creation of the dreamcatcher. The woman grows beautiful flowers that represent healing and good medicine. The Eagle teaches us about love, and what it means to be strong and honourable. The Eagle is one of the highest-flying birds, it carries our prayers and requests up to the sky to Gchi-Manidoo (the Creator), and in return, brings us peace and harmony. The elements within the design are interconnected: the people, the animals, the trees and plants. The sunrise of the new day brings hope and reminds us that with each new day, we are granted an opportunity to live our best lives and use our teachings in a good way. The symbol and stories of the dreamcatcher will forever live on in the Ojibwe culture.”

– Emily Kewageshig, Artist

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