2023 Canada $20 Yukon Territory 125th Anniversary 1oz Silver Proof, 5000 Mintage

Description: 2023 Canada $20 Yukon Territory 125th Anniversary 1oz Silver Proof, 5000 Mintage Celebrate Yukons 125anniversary and the long, rich history of its inhabitants. It was 125 years ago, in 1898, that the frenzied activity of the Klondike Gold Rush resulted in the creation of the Yukon Territorya historic moment that is commemorated on this 99.99% pure silver coin. Yukon is truly one of Canadas most extraordinary places. Here, rivers cut through dense forests, wildlife giants roam, and mountain peaks stretch so high, they seem to touch the midnight sun. It is the ancestral home of many dynamic First Nations who have lived in synch with natures cyclical rhythm since time immemorial, and who are revitalizing the ways and knowledge of the past that guide the way forward. Breathtaking flora and fauna, a complex history, vibrant culturesall of these contribute to the intricate beauty of Yukon, a territory that continues to proudly move to the beat of its own drum. This is Yukon, viewed through the First Nations lens. Special features A historic milestone.This year (2023) marks the 125THanniversary of theYukon Territory Act, 1898, which created Yukon as a separate territory at the height of the Klondike Gold Rush. It is an important historic event, one that shaped the Canada you know today! Viewed through the First Nations lens.More than just a commemoration, your coins reverse features a powerful expression of identity and culture. It is a highly symbolic, artistic representation of Yukon and life in the North, viewed through the lens of a Tlingit artist. Pure silver.Your coin is 99.99% pure silver and features a mirror-like proof finish that highlights the relief. Low mintage.Limited to 5,000 coins worldwide. Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. Packaging Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box. Obverse Susanna Blunt Your coins reverse by Tlingit artist Jean Taylor commemorates the 125THanniversary (1898-2023) of the creation of Yukon, and features imagery that is reflective of First Nations cultures and collective histories. With the midnight sun blazing in the northern sky above, and within the territorys outline, an Indigenous woman singing and playing a drum represents First Nations traditions and cultural practices. Beneath her, the mountains are reminiscent of the landscapes of central and southern Yukon, while Wolf and Crowmoieties in the matrilineal kinship system observed by most Yukon First Nationsare also represented. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. Jean Taylor, Artist The women drummer is representative of the First Peoples in the North, and contained within her is her ancestry and traditions, for she still exists today. For years, the First Nation culture was suppressed and people struggled with their identity, questioning their traditional practices and beliefs. In recent times, a revival has been underway, and First Nations men and women are emerging firm in their belief in themselves and their ways. This revival is apparent in the power and presence of First Nations in all aspects of life in the North from tourism, governance, celebrations, sports and art, to name a few. This image is as relevant today as it would have been in 1898, as they have survived the journey through time. JEAN TAYLOR, ARTIST Mint Proof Combined shipping available

Price: 110 USD

Location: Erie, Pennsylvania

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