2020 Bill Reid Commemorative Collector Keepsake

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.

• 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.

• 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).

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

2 oz. Pure Silver Gold-Plated Coin - Golden Reflections - Predator and Prey: Orca and Sea Lions - Mintage: 2,500 (2019)

The Golden Reflections: Predator and Prey series celebrates wildlife, a favorite theme among collectors. Award-winning Canadian wildlife artist W. Allan Hancock authors the design of this series. Every coin is masterfully engraved and plated in gold. Every coin features a scene with animals that are characteristic to the Canadian fauna. The first focuses on orcas and sea lions: predator and prey native to the Pacific coast. Against the backdrop of the gorgeous Canadian wilderness, these two constitute a dynamic composition. The Reflections theme transpires in the gorgeous ripples of water that make otherwise still scenes feel as though they come to life.

Enjoy Canadian wildlife? Order our fully gold-plated silver coin featuring an orca and sea lions today!

• FIRST IN A THREE COIN SERIES! Every coin features a scene with animals that are characteristic to the Canadian fauna.
• ORDER THE 3-COIN SUBSCRIPTION TO GET $70 IN VALUE! When you subscribe to The Golden Reflections: Predator and Prey series, you will save $30 off your third coin, and you'll receive a free collector case with your first coin ($40 value). The three coins in the series are:
• Orca and Sea Lions (priced at $199.95)
• Wolves and Elk (priced at $199.95)
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• FULLY GOLD PLATED! Golden Reflections refers to the coin's full gold plating (as designated by the [P] mark under the Queen's effigy on the obverse) and the design's use of reflections on water. It uses conventional minting technology to reproduce a captivating work of art.
• ARTWORK BY AWARD-WINNING CANADIAN WILDLIFE ARTIST! W. Allan Hancock masters his particular trade. His artworks have been prominently featured across Canada and abroad since the early 1990s.
• REMARKABLE DIMENSIONS! The 50 mm diameter shape of the coin makes it a substantial piece within your collection. The larger size allows coin lovers to enjoy the intricate details of the artwork.
• ELEGANT PACKAGING! The coin comes within a clamshell with a black beauty box. The packaging highlights the elegance of the engraved art and makes for a sophisticated presentation.
• INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
• LOW MINTAGE! Limited to 2,500 coins worldwide.
• TWO OZ. PURE SILVER! Your coin is crafted from two ounces of 99.99% pure silver.
• NO GST/HST!

Featuring the mastery of Canadian wildlife artist W. Allan Hancock, this fully gold-plated pure silver coin is a work of art. The dynamic composition is rich in depth and contrast. A massive orca occupies the foreground as it cuts through the beautifully rendered waves. Striking as it is, the orca is a vicious hunter, and its hunger is a force to be reckoned with. Upon the rocks behind sit his prey, three sea lions. The background fades into a forest, and the gazing sea lions remain unaware of the danger lurking beneath the water. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

W. Allan Hancock has dedicated his life to art since his early years. A full-time self-employed artist since 1995, he has a multitude of achievements in his Curriculum Vitae. He has designed the Orca and Sea Lions coin based on a photograph he captured on Canada's west coast.

• A diverse ecosystem: Canada is home to an estimated 140,000 species including 194 types of mammals, 426 varieties of birds, 42 kinds of reptiles and amphibians, and 1,100 sorts of fish.
• Predator and prey: Orcas generally hunt in packs. Sometimes, they will hunt alone for smaller and slower targets. Sea lions are among their prey.
• Canadian oceans: Canada's coastal landscape includes three oceans: the Atlantic, the Arctic and the Pacific. Uncommon in the first two, orcas mostly thrive off the southern coast of British Columbia.

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.

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