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Thursday, 4 September 2025

4103) "The Hunter", Canada: A $100 (Hundred Dollars) Silver Coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) features the Eagle in a selectively gold-plated design by Kwakiutl artist Jason Hunt and styled to resemble a hand-carved cedar panel, with the engraved woodgrain pattern and rope-shaped rim on both sides completing the look: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024:

4103) "The Hunter", Canada: A $100 (Hundred Dollars) Silver Coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) features the Eagle in a  selectively gold-plated design by Kwakiutl artist Jason Hunt and styled to resemble a hand-carved cedar panel, with the engraved woodgrain pattern and rope-shaped rim on both sides completing the look: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024:

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In this design of 2024, "The Hunter" makes the leap from 2  oz. to 10 oz. of 99.99% pure silver in 2025, now with an exceptional Proof finish for unmatched brilliance. 

The Eagle is resplendent in yellow gold plating, as is the Orca’s fin seen moving through the waves below. Both sides of the coin feature an engraved woodgrain pattern that mimics the straight-grained look of western red cedar, while the twisted cedar rope frame has been brought in slightly to form a tighter fit around this 10 oz.-sized work of contemporary Kwakiutl art.

Inspired by elaborate wood panels hand-carved by Kwakiutl artist Jason Henry Hunt, the reverse design features the formline style that is characteristic of Northwest Coast art, with yellow gold plating accentuating the flowing lines and ovoid shapes that tell the story. 

On both the Reverse and Obverse, an engraved woodgrain pattern fills the field and mimics the straightgrained appearance of western red cedar.

"The Hunter" – 10 oz. Fine Silver Coin:

The master of the skies returns to stun on this 10 oz. edition. 




The Kwakiutl carved panel design from 2024’s "The Hunter" is superbly re-created on this 2025 piece, where the larger (76.25 mm) diameter provides more space for the master of the skies to spread his wings and fly. 

Ancestral storytelling recounted in modern times

Paying homage to the rich cultural heritage of the Kwakiutl (Tsaxis) peoples of the Kwakwaka’wakw nation, The Hunter features two culturally significant species: the Eagle, believed to have the closest relationship to the Creator; and the Orca, a guardian spirit symbolizing protection and community.

Rope frame. To complete the look of a Kwakiutl-carved wood panel, a cedar bark rope frame encircles the engraving on both sides of the coin.

Includes a special art card and serialised certificate. Your coin comes with a serialized certificate of authenticity and a special insert featuring the artist’s original sketch, image of the coin model and an explanation of the design.

The Obverse features the effigy of Charles III 

- This 10 oz. 99.99% pure silver coin dives into the cool Pacific waters for an unforgettable view of the Orca, guardian of the sea. 

Grow your personal art collection with a second Kwakiutl wood panel.

The Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

Encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box, the coin comes with a special art card featuring the artist’s original sketch, image of the coin model and a brief explanation of the design.

The specifications of this Coin are:

"The Hunter" – 10 oz. Fine Silver Coin - 2024 

Mintage: 750 pieces

Metal Composition99.99% pure silver with yellow gold plating.

Weight: 311.54 g (or 10.00 oz)

Diameter/Size: 76.25 mm

EdgeSerrated

Face Value/Denomination$100 (Hundred Dollars)

Coin Quality/FinishProof

PackagingBlack clamshell with black beauty box

DesignersJason Henry Hunt (Reverse), Steven Rosati (Obverse)

Highlights:

- Designer Jason Hunt is of Kwaguilth descent and comes from a long line of internationally renowned Kwakiutl carvers and artists.

- The Hunter features two culturally significant species: the Eagle, believed to have the closest relationship to the Creator; and the Orca, a guardian spirit symbolizing protection and community.

- The look of a Kwakiutl carved wood panel:

Inspired by elaborate wood panels hand-carved by Kwakiutl artist Jason Henry Hunt, the reverse design features the formline style that is characteristic of Northwest Coast art, with yellow gold plating accentuating the flowing lines and ovoid shapes that tell the story.

- Wood-grain pattern:

On both the reverse and obverse, an engraved woodgrain pattern fills the field and mimics the straight-grained appearance of western red cedar. 

Wood panels are a newer art medium and a contemporary form of the centuries-old carving traditions of the Kwakiutl (Tsaxis) peoples of the Kwakwaka’wakw nation. Framed by braided cedar bark, the designs may be painted, sandblasted or carved as a relief, and may even include inlaid shells or metals. The artist behind this coin design, Jason Hunt, is known to limit his use of power tools when creating carved panels, opting instead for more traditional methods of roughing out and finishing his work.

 


 






Links:

1) "The Ancestor", Canada: A $30 (Thi9rty Dollars) Silvder Coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) features the Orca in a selectively gold-plated design by Kwakiuti artist Jason Hunt and styled to resemble a hand-carved cedar panel, with the engrained woodgrain pattern and rope-shaped rim on both sides completing the look: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

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Links to Star Wars Theme Posts:

i) The Mandalorian, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Gold and Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off; ii) "Grogu" ("Baby Yoda"): Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) "Cara Dune", Niue Island: Second Coin in "The Mandalrian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting character from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

3) "ASSASSIN DROID IG-11", Niue Island: Third Coin in "THe Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-Off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

4) "GROGU" or "The CHILD" -("BABY YODA"), Niue Island: Fourth Coin in "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

5) "Grogu in his mobile Cradle/Pram" or "THE CHILD" - ("Baby Yoda"), Niue Island: Fifth Coin in "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2022

6) Ahsoka Tano, Niue Island: The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection: New zealand Mint has issued Gold and silver Coins depicting the popular "STAR WARS" spin -off: Year of Coin issue: 2022

7) "BESKAR STEEL", Niue Island: "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Rectangular Coin depicting the highly impenetrable protection material in the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

8) "Bo-Katan Kyrze", The Legendary Mandalorian Warrior, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued $250 (Two Hundred Fifty Dollars - NZD) Gold, $25 Gold (Twenty Five Dollarrs - NZD) and $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off: Year of Coin issue: 2022

Links to "Star Wars: A New Hope™":

9) The Sand Crawler ("The Mandalorian" & "Star Wars: A New Hope"), Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued $25 (Twenty Five Dollars - NZD) Gold and $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off: Year of Coin issue: 2022

Links to posts on Boba Fett:

1) Boba Fett, New Zealand: An elegant Silver Miniature minted by the New Zealand Mint, features the popular Star Wars Bounty Hunter in full armour with his blaster at the ready: Date of issue: 10.12.2021

2) Boba Fett "Slave I" Starfighter, Niue Island: A One Oz Silver Coin depicts Fett's legendary spacecraft: Date of Coin issue: 10.12.2021 (with year of issue inscribed as 2022)

Other Links:

1) The "Empire's Death Star" (Star Wars), Niue Island: A Kilogram Dimensional Silver Coin of $ 100 NZD (Niue) minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island:Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) "Star Trek", Starfield Command, United Federation of Planets, Tuvalu: $2 "Holey Dollar" united with a $1 "Delta" Coin-set 

3) "Dune" (a Science Fiction Novel) by Frank Herbert, APMEX, USA: A set of Silver and Gold Coins/Rounds issued by APMEX celebrating the most iconic themes from the 2021 movie, based on the Novel being released in October 2021: Date/Year of Coins issued: 2021

4) "Star Trek", Canada: 50th Anniversary Celebrations (1966-2016): Canada Postes (Post Canada) has issued this lenticular set of two stamps featuring Star Trek characters from the franchise which debuted in Canada: Date/Year of Stamp set issue: 2016

Links to The Bad Batch Coin Series:

1) HUNTER - The Leader of the "BAD BATCH - STAR WARS, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Silver $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Coins on behalf of Niue Island, depicting the "Clone Force 99" Group Leader: Year of Coin issue: 2022

2) WRECKER - The Demolition Expert of the "BAD BATCH" - STAR WARS, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Silver $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Coins on behalf of Niue Island, depicting the "Clone Force 99": Year of Coin issue: 2022

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