The Royal Canadian Mint has proudly issued a new collector coin crafted entirely of Nunavut-sourced gold. Entirely Arctic, from its design to its metal content, the reverse of the 2020 $10 Pure Gold Coin – An Inuk and a Qulliq, is the creation of Nunavut artist Ulaayu Pilurtuut. Motifs of a traditional qulliq, an Inuit oil lamp that provides light and warmth, as well as inuksuit, symbolizing community and guidance, are powerful symbols of the artist’s culture and way of life.
This beautifully crafted 1/20th oz. pure gold coin, along with several other collector coins and numismatic keepsakes, launched on September 1.
Another pure gold creation is the newest installment in the 1/10th oz. pure gold coin series marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of legendary Canadian painter Alex Colville. The 25-cent illustration of a lynx appears on the third release from this six-coin series, which reinterprets each of the 1967 circulation coins designs he created in honor of Canada’s centennial.
Other fine collectibles released this month include:
- The 2020 Special Edition Silver Dollar Proof Set 75th Anniversary of V-E Day, featuring a special Proof silver dollar honoring the Royal Canadian Navy;
- The $30 Fine Silver Coin – S.S. Keewatin, featuring artist Matt Conacher’s bow and stern illustrations of the historic Great Lakes steamship;
- The 2020 $25 Fine Silver Coin and 2020 $250 Pure Gold Coin– Proud Bald Eagle, featuring the work of artist Neil Hamelin in extraordinarily high relief;
- The 2020 $50 Fine Silver Coin – The Hummingbird and the Bloom, designed by Eric Boyer and featuring an interactive innovation emulating a hummingbird flying around a flower; and
- The 2020 $250 Fine Silver Coin – Reimagined 1905 Arms of Dominion of Canada, a one-kilogram silver collector coin celebrating heraldic art.
Due to the pandemic-related modification of operations, the 2021 Fine Silver Maple Leaf Fractional Set – Our Arboreal Emblem: The Maple Tree will be available on October 6, 2020.
Mintages, pricing, and full background information on each product can be found on the “Shop” tab of www.mint.ca.
These collectibles can be ordered as of today by contacting the Mint at 1-800-267-1871 in Canada, 1-800-268-6468 in the US, or online at www.mint.ca/billreid. They are also available at the Royal Canadian Mint’s Winnipeg boutique, as well as through the Mint’s global network of dealers and distributors, including participating Canada Post outlets.
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About the Royal Canadian Mint
The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada’s circulation coins. The Mint is recognized as one of the largest and most versatile mints in the world, offering a wide range of specialized, high-quality coinage products and related services on an international scale. For more information on the Mint, its products and services, visit www.mint.ca.
