This coin is part of a series of seven coins that celebrates the First Nations spiritual belief in the Seven Sacred teachings, which are Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, Humility and Truth. These teachings have a legacy that run old and deep into early aboriginal history, and are still practised by many First Nations cultures across Canada. This coin shows a dramatic depiction of the giant Kitch-Sabe who walked amongst the humans and preached lessons of honesty: honesty to the creator, honesty towards each other, and most importantly, honesty to oneself. The lesson goes beyond merely speaking the truth, serving as a reminder to accept your own gifts and abilities for what they are, as opposed to desiring to be like anyone else. The image on this coin by Metis artist Nathalie Bertin shows the giant Kitch-Sabe with the Raven on his arm; largely in the background is a branch of a cedar tree, symbolizing grounded-ness. This one ounce coin is masterfully crafted in 99.99% pure silver with elegant selective gold plating, and features a mintage of 7,000. This limited-edition work of art is the perfect gift for anyone with an interest in First Nations spirituality, or as a surprising addition to any collection of silver coins.
Diameter: 40mm
Weight: 31.83g
Finish: Proof
Material: Pure Silver, with selective gold plating
Fineness: 0.9999
Bullion Weight: 1 Troy Ounce
Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II
Reverse: Giant Kitch-Sabe welcoming raven onto arm
Finish: Proof
Series: The Seven Sacred Teachings - Honesty
Quantity Produced: 7,000
Theme: Sacred Teachings
Artist: Nathalie Bertin
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