2017 Canadian $100 Raven Brings the Light - 14-karat Gold Coin

2017 Canadian $100 Raven Brings the Light - 14-karat Gold Coin

This breathtaking work of art recounts one of the most well known legends of the Pacific Northwest—how Raven brought light to the world. It's a story that has been told over thousands of years and while regional variations do exist, this exceptional masterpiece captures the climactic moment when Raven is in possession of the light. The Chief of the Heavens keeps the daylight ball in a box. The Raven tricks him, takes the luminous ball, and flies skyward. The ball breaks apart, creating the moon, the stars, and the sun. No other metal captures the essence of light like gold, and this spectacular gold coin has been selectively coloured to create dramatic contrast between Raven's black plumage and the shining ball.

A must-have for dedicated art and coin collectors; storytellers; anyone with a passion for the rich cultural heritage of the Pacific Northwest.

Features

A STUNNING MASTERPIECE! Your coin recounts one of the most well known legends of the Pacific Northwest.
UNIQUE FORMLINE ART! An original work showcasing the unique formline art that hasdefined First Nations Peoples of the Pacific Northwest since ancient times, and is becoming increasingly collectible today.
BRILLIANTLY EXECUTED IN 14-KARAT GOLD WITH SELECTIVE COLOUR! For dramatic contrast, your coin uses 14-karat gold and selective colour with intricate engraving for added depth and dimension and dynamic finishesto maximize shine and contrast.
LOW MINTAGE: Only 2,000 coins will be made worldwide.

Design

K'ómoks and Kwakwa ka'wakw artist Andy Everson has combined classic formline shapes and modern graphic elements to create a powerful portraitof Raven holding the light in its beak. Two side profiles come together to form a frontal view of Raven's face while its wings sweep down along the outer edges of the coin to cradle the shining ball of light, its luminescence radiating outward in all directions.

Packaging

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

Specifications

Face Value: $100
Mintage: 2,000
Composition: 58.3% Gold, 41.7% Silver
Weight (g): 12
Diameter(mm): 27
Finish: Proof