2469) “Red River Metis Beadwork,” Canada: “New Generations Silver Coin Series”: Second Coin in the Series: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued a $20 (Twenty Dollars – CAN) Silver Coin depicting this Indigenous Canadian Art: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022:
The Header/Banner shows the Obverse and Reverse of the $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN) Silver Coin against a background representation of Metis bead work
Second Silver Proof coin in “Generations” series features indigenous Red River Metis Beadwork:
The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has released the second coin in the series entitled “Generations,” which focuses on Indigenous Canadian Art.
An additional element of the series celebrates the passing on of traditional knowledge from one generation to the next, preserving overall Indigenous culture and heritage through art, as well as, the spoken word.
This Coin features the artwork of the Red River Métis and the tradition of their beadwork, which is a distinct and unique expression of Métis culture and identity, and an exercise in visual storytelling.
On this Coin an original beadwork pattern combines several traditional motifs and floral design elements featuring flames, a rose, and roots that find their way into the Red River. These elements and patterns are often featured in designs that tell the story of the Red River Métis and their connection to the land.
The Reverse of the $20 (Twenty Dollars – CAN) Silver Coin features an engraving created in an elaborate style that perfectly replicates traditional Métis beading.
In lieu of colour, varying relief height and frostings help create a striking contrast that sets neighbouring elements apart while adding depth to the overall design.
The inscriptions feature text in the Metis language, “TAAPWEEYIMISHO” (“Believe in yourself”) and “TAAPWEEYIMIK LII MICHIF” (“Believe in the Metis”), which are shown below the primary design and applied on ribbon streamers.
Further below is the text “LA RIVYEER ROOZH” (“The Red River”).
Above the design is the text “CANADA 2022”, with the artist’s initials “JK” placed to the right side near the edge.
The Obverse of the $20 (Twenty Dollars – CAN) Silver Coin includes an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, and the denomination of “20 DOLLARS,” which is placed below the Queen’s effigy.
The specification of the €5 (Five Euro) Silver Coin are:
Country of issue: Canada; Date/Year: 2022; Coin Series Theme: "NEW GENERATIONS"; Coin Theme: "Red River Metis Work/Beads"; Denomination/Face Value: $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN); Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 31.30 grams; Diameter/Size: 38.00 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Mint: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM); Mintage: 5,000 pieces; Designer: Métis artist Jennine Krauchi; Presentation Box/Case: Custom made RCM Box/Case.
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