2500 Dollars - Elizabeth II Surviving the Flood

Features

Issuer Canada
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 2009
Value 2500 Dollars
2500 CAD = USD 1846
Currency Dollar (1858-date)
Composition Gold (.9999)
Weight 1000 g
Diameter 101.6 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
60290
References RCM/MRC# 103703,
Monnaie Royale Canadienne (https://www.mint.ca/)
KM# 912
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

"Surviving the Flood" Story

Series: 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver

Obverse

Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right.

Olympic Logo left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
• 2500 DOLLARS • CANADA • ELIZABETH II • 2009

VANCOUVER 2010

Engraver: Susan Taylor

Designer: Susanna Blunt

Reverse

The coin refers to a story of the Squamish people in British Columbia who have a story of being threatened by a great flood.

Engraver: Christie Paquet

Designer: Xwa Lack tun

Edge

Plain.

Mint

Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)

Comments

About the story behind "Surviving the Flood

In ancient times, a great flood threatened the survival of the Squamish people. The people gathered in canoes and tied them to Mount En cheki (now called Mount Garibaldi) to prevent them from drifting away. An eagle caught salmon and deposited them in the canoes to provide the Squamish people with food and ensure their survival. This story illustrates the power of teamwork. It also highlights the strength, connection and interdependence between man and nature.

About the artist
In May 2007, VANOC issued a request for proposals inviting artists and designers from the Four Host First Nations to create a unique Aboriginal-inspired work for inclusion in VANOC's merchandising program. An evaluation committee made up of VANOC representatives and external Aboriginal art experts carefully reviewed the responses received to draw up a list of artists to interview. Once the interviews were completed, VANOC announced that Xwa Lack tun had been chosen on the basis of its reputation, creations and previous collaborations.

Xwa Lack tun (Rick Harry) was born and raised in Squamish, British Columbia. His mother was originally from Squamish and Alert Bay (Coast Salish, Kwakiutl Band), while his father was Coast Salish (Squamish) from the Seymour Creek area. Xwa Lack tun received his native name from his father, a hereditary chief. Healing and growth are the main themes in Xwa Lack tun's work. By illustrating the links between traditional stories and his own life, he shows us how to use ancient knowledge to heal ourselves. What fuels Xwa Lack tun's spirit is the dissemination of positive energy and the return of this energy through the children of the Lower Fraser Valley school districts with whom he works. Xwa Lack tun's work is recognized internationally. He has completed projects with galleries across North America, and has been commissioned by private and corporate clients to create all kinds of works, including the famous double doors in yellow cedar, carved on both sides, for B.C. Hydro's head office in Vancouver. In 2001, Xwa Lack tun was invited to Scotland to promote the country's totem pole project. He has returned many times since to demonstrate his unique sculptural techniques. Respect for every person, regardless of race or religion, is the central theme of Xwa Lack tun's work and life.Automatically translated

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009  Photo 40 Proof

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Heritage Auctions
2020 November 5 - 6 World & Ancient Coins Platinum and Signature Online Auction - Dallas 3088
Lot 33079
Internet Archive
5 Nov 2020 UNC
(NGC PR69 Ultra Cameo)
USD 90 000.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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