2014 Canadian $20 The Seven Sacred Teachings: Wisdom - 1 oz Fine Silver & Gold-plated Coin

2014 Canadian $20 The Seven Sacred Teachings: Wisdom - 1 oz Fine Silver & Gold-plated Coin

Knowledge is learned. Wisdom is experienced. But wisdom cannot be gained through blind eyes. One must watch and listen; find lessons in what is going on around them. The beaver teaches this lesson well as it observes its environment, using the sound and movement of water to determine where to build its dam and lodge. Then, with its sharp teeth and keen engineering skills, it builds its community. A forest cannot thrive without the unique gifts of all its residents; the wisdom that is passed from generation to generation.

The beaver is one of seven animals featured in the Seven Sacred Teachings practiced by Aboriginal people throughout North America for living a full and happy life. The beaver's lesson is wisdom; going beyond the mere acquisition of knowledge to carefully observe one's environment and find lessons in life events. Experience is the foundation of wisdom, and the sharing of individual wisdom is the cornerstone of a strong community.

Your coin is the perfect gift for anyone with an interest in First Nations art, culture and history. Order yours today!

Features

Fifth of seven coins in this exciting new series celebrating the Seven Sacred Teachings of love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility and truth practiced by First Nations people across Canada. It's an outstanding collection of aboriginal wisdom and art.
Features an original design by Métis artist Nathalie Bertin, inspired by the Woodland style of her Algonquin ancestry.
Powerful image reflects humanity's dependence upon Mother Earth; the great wisdom that can be learned from observing nature, particularly the beaver which taught the Anishinaabe people about powerful medicines in poplar tree bark.
Stunningly crafted in 99.99% pure silver with selective gold plating, perfect for anyone with an interest in First Nations art, culture and history and to encourage anyone in the pursuit of their dreams.
Your coin is GST/HST exempt and has a limited worldwide mintage.

Design

Canadian Métis artist Nathalie Bertin has created a powerful image of a beaver offering a tree branch to an abstract figure. The beaver's size emphasizes the importance of nature to humanity's survival and represents how the beaver taught the Anishinaabe people about the poplar tree's powerful medicines; its bark providing the background pattern that reinforces the beaver's teachings.

Packaging

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

Specifications

Face Value: $20
Mintage: 7,000
Composition: 99.99% Silver
Weight (g): 31.83
Diameter (mm): 40
Finish: Proof