2023 Canada $20 Generations: Mi'kmaq Creation Story

Description: Discover and celebrate Canadian First Nations art, traditions and culture with this low mintage 2023 $20 fine silver coin which tells the Creation Story of the Mi’kmaq people. The Mi’kmaq Creation Story expresses the Mi’kmaw worldview and emphasizes the connectedness between all of Creation. Mintage is limited to just 5,500 coins. To the Mi’kmaq people, whose homeland (Mi’kma’ki) encompasses much of present-day Atlantic Canada, the Creation Story involves seven levels of creation. The first three levels of Creation are combined in the center portion: the first level is Kisu’lk, the Giver of Life (above), represented here by the stars of the universe; the second level, represented by the Mi’kmaq eight-pointed star, is Niskam, Grandfather Sun, who puts spirit into life (within); and the third level is Wsitkamu, Mother Earth (under), sustaining life (water, rocks, plants and a moose). In the east and to the right of the center portion, the fourth level shows Kluskap, the first human being, created from a lightning bolt and visited by the eagle Kitpu, messenger to the Giver of life, and when he leaves a feather falls, which Kluskap catches before it touches the ground. Symbolic sacredness of the eagle feather. Moving in a clockwise direction, the fifth level (south) is Nukami, the grandmother who owes her existence to a rock, she is wise and knowledgeable and brings teachings how to survive, she is with a marten that represents the first meal of meat cooked on the first fire. The sixth level (west) shows Netawansum, the nephew, representing the youth, who owes his existence from elements of the sea, and he holds with a braid of sweetgrass; their second meal of fish. Finally, the seventh level (north) is Nekanakanim-Koosiskw, the mother; she owes her existence to a leaf of a tree, she brings love, understanding and all the colors of the world, while the wigwam represents home. She will teach all her children to share and care for each other. The third meal is made of plants and berries to honor her arrival. The obverse features the posthumous transitional effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt, including the double dates of reign 1952-2022. HST/GST Exempt. NumisCan Coins and Jewelry is committed to providing an exceptional experience every time you shop with us. We offer highly competitive pricing and shipping, plus a 30 day return policy on every item. All items are carefully described indicating their condition and stating whether the image is the actual item or a stock image. Unless otherwise noted, Royal Canadian Mint coins are “mint direct” original new condition with case, box and COA. If you are not fully satisfied with your purchase, please send us a note before leaving feedback. Sometimes errors can happen, and we want to do everything possible to make it right! We are working on listing over 5,000 different coin items. If you are looking for something you don’t see, please send us a message. US / International Buyers: Any applicable import duties, taxes and charges are not included and are the responsibility of the buyer. Please check your country’s customs and import regulations in advance for ordering an item.

Price: 88 CAD

Location: Ontario

End Time: 2024-11-30T20:16:39.000Z

Shipping Cost: 10.78 CAD