Haida artist Bill Reid's contributions to the Haida Nation, and to Canada, through his art have secured his place on our coins.
This six-piece circulation set gives you two different versions (uncoloured and coloured) of the 2020 $2 Bill Reid Commemorative coin. These 2020 exclusives come packaged in a keepsake collector card alongside one of each classic circulation denomination issued this year: $1, 25-, 10- and 5-cent coins. It is a proud celebration of Haida art and culture and a special tribute to the artist on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Special features:
FAMOUS CANADIAN ART: The 2020 $2 commemorative circulation coin features the iconic art of Bill Reid (1920-1998).
INCLUDES TWO DIFFERENT VERSIONS: Included in this set are two versions of the 2020 $2 Bill Reid Commemorative Coin: a uncoloured (engraved-only) edition, and a colour one featuring colours of red, white and black.
A PROUD CELEBRATION OF HAIDA ART AND CULTURE represented by Bill Reid's Xhuwaji / Haida Grizzly Bear design.
THE YEAR IN COINS: Presented together in a display-worthy collector card, this set features uncirculated versions of Canadian circulation coins issued in 2020.
SIX COINS IN TOTAL: Every Canadian circulation coin denomination is represented in this set, including four classic designs ($1, 25-, 10- and 5-cent coins) plus two versions of the special themed $2 coin.
Did you know?
Between 2001 and 2006, Canada's $20 banknote highlighted several works by Bill Reid, including Xhuwaji / Haida Grizzly Bear featured on this coin. If the banknote's version looks different, it is — for security, technical and aesthetic reasons, the original colours were replaced by yellow and orange.
The artwork featured on the 2020 $2 coin originally appeared on a ceremonial drum, one of several designed by Bill Reid. Xhuwaji, Haida Grizzly Bear was adapted for reproduction as a silkscreen print, with copies sold to raise money for Artists for Kids. The original drum is part of the Artists for Kids permanent collection.
Xuu.ajii (Grizzly Bear) was a favourite character of Bill Reid's and he often used it in his jewelry designs and sculpture. Xuu.ajii is an important crest among the Haida Nation and plays a significant role in ancient Haida narratives.
The Skidegate Haida spelling for Grizzly Bear has evolved since Reid created Xhuwaji, Haida Grizzly Bear. Today, the word for Grizzly Bear is spelled xuu.ajii. This is because in recent decades, the spelling and phonetic structure of the Haida language have been refined through the efforts to revitalise the language by community members, particularly Elders, via the Skidegate Haida Immersion Program (SHIP).
Design
The reverse design features Xhuwaji / Haida Grizzly Bear by renowned Haida artist Bill Reid on the inner core and extending onto the outer ring. On the top portion of the outer ring, two images of a maple leaf appear within the line pattern. A banner at the bottom of the outer ring bears the inscriptions "BILL" and "REID" in honour of the 100th anniversary of the Haida artist's birth, while "2020" is centred between two security marks that consist of a maple leaf within another maple leaf. The selectively coloured $2 coin features the same reverse design encircled by a ring and enhanced with colours of red, white and black. Both versions feature the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt on the obverse.
The coin[s] feature[s] an adaptation of the following artwork by Bill Reid: Xhuwaji, Haida Grizzly Bear, 1990
The 2020 $2 Bill Reid Commemorative circulation coin is a celebration of the Haida artist's legacy and of Haida culture. You'll find one (or more) of these coins in your pocket change, two in our special keepsake set, and 25 inside every Special Wrap Roll.
All 25 coins are neatly rolled up in a custom-designed paper wrap, with the reverse design visible on one or both ends of the roll. But instead of mixing uncoloured and coloured versions together in each roll, we're offering you a choice:
The 2020 $2 Bill Reid Uncoloured Coin Special Wrap Roll gives you 25 uncoloured (engraved only) versions of the special-themed $2 coin.
The 2020 $2 Bill Reid Coloured Coin Special Wrap Roll gives you 25 coloured versions of the special-themed $2 coin.
And one of each ensures both versions are part of your collection — a complete set!
Special features:
FAMOUS HAIDA ART: In honour of the 100th anniversary of the artist's birth, our 2020 $2 commemorative circulation coin features the iconic art of Haida artist Iljuwas (Bill Reid) (1920-1998).
INSTANT ADDITION: Each Special Wrap Roll gives you 25 uncirculated versions of the $2 Bill Reid commemorative coin. The coins are all wrapped together in a custom paper wrap that complements the art and makes this a unique collecting experience.
A COLOUR VERSION: All 25 coins in the Coloured Special Wrap Roll feature the colours of red, white and black, as they appear on Reid's original design. (For engraved-only coins, see our Uncoloured Special Wrap Roll)
REVERSE DESIGN IS ALWAYS SHOWN: The reverse is visible on one or both ends of each roll.
A PROUD CELEBRATION OF HAIDA ART AND CULTURE represented by Bill Reid's Xhuwaji, Haida Grizzly Bear design.
Design
The reverse design features Xhuwaji, Haida Grizzly Bear by renowned Haida artist Iljuwas (Bill Reid) on the inner core and extending onto the outer ring. The bear is encircled by a ring and enhanced by colours of red, white and black. On the top portion of the outer ring, two images of a maple leaf appear within the line pattern. A banner at the bottom of the outer ring bears the inscriptions "BILL" and "REID" in honour of the 100th anniversary of the Haida artist's birth, while "2020" is centred between two security marks that consist of a maple leaf within another maple leaf. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
The coin[s] feature[s] an adaptation of the following artwork by Bill Reid: Xhuwaji, Haida Grizzly Bear, 1990
1 oz. Pure Silver Coloured Coin - Bill Reid: Xhuwaji, Haida Grizzly Bear - Mintage: 7,500 (2020)
1 oz. Pure Silver Coloured Coin - Bill Reid: Xhuwaji, Haida Grizzly Bear - Mintage: 7,500 (2020)
Mintage:
7,500
STATUS:
Canada and US only
STORE AVAILABILITY:
Not available in store
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Complement this year's special edition $2 circulation coin with this pure silver design. Order today.
Iljuwas (Bill Reid) brought Haida art and culture to a global audience. His extraordinary body of work includes 1,500 pieces ranging from jewellery art to monumental carvings. His artwork has appeared on Canadian coins, including this 1 oz. pure silver tribute to the artist on the 100th anniversary of his birth. We've combined engraving and colour technology in this silver version of Bill Reid's Xhuwaji, Haida Grizzly Bear, featured on the special edition 2020 $2 circulation coin.
Buy this pure silver version of our 2020 tribute to Haida artist Bill Reid. Order today.
Special features:
OUR 2020 TRIBUTE TO HAIDA ARTIST BILL REID: A 1 oz. pure silver version of the 2020 $2 commemorative circulation coin that features the iconic art of Bill Reid (1920-1998).
FULL COLOUR: The engraved design is enhanced with beautiful and bold red, white, and black colours to match the original artwork.
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE ART: A text-free reverse honours Bill Reid's ceremonial drum design and keeps the focus solely on the art.
A PROUD CELEBRATION OF CULTURE that also honours the artist on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE: The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
LIMITED WORLDWIDE MINTAGE: Your coin has a limited worldwide mintage of 7,500.
1 OZ. PURE SILVER: Your coin is crafted from one ounce of 99.99% pure silver.
NO GST/HST
Design:
The reverse design features red, white and black over the engraved rendering of Xhuwaji, Haida Grizzly Bear by renowned Haida artist Bill Reid (1920-1998). The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
Did you know…
Bill Reid's Xhuwaji, Haida Grizzly Bear first appeared on a ceremonial drum crafted by the Sam family of Ahousat, B.C. Two years later, Reid adapted the design for reproduction as silkscreen prints, with proceeds benefitting the Artists for Kids Trust.
Xuu.ajii (Grizzly Bear) was a favourite character of Bill Reid's and he often used it in his jewelry designs and sculpture. Xuu.ajii is an important crest among the Haida Nation and plays a significant role in ancient Haida narratives.
The Skidegate Haida spelling for Grizzly Bear has evolved since Reid created Xhuwaji, Haida Grizzly Bear. Today, the word for Grizzly Bear is spelled xuu.ajii. This is because in recent decades, the spelling and phonetic structure of the Haida language have been refined through the efforts to revitalise the language by community members, particularly Elders, via the Skidegate Haida Immersion Program (SHIP).
Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.
Order today.
The coin[s] feature[s] an adaptation of the following artwork by Bill Reid: Xhuwaji, Haida Grizzly Bear, 1990
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