Silver Two Ounces 2020 NW Territories, Coin from Canada - detailed information

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2020 Canada Silver $30 150th Anniv Of The NW TerritoriesThe flora, fauna, landscapes and diverse peoples of the Northwest Territories have made it a cherished part of our Canadian family. But our oldest territory is also young at heart, with new generations of artists and innovators that are, today, looking to the past to shape the future of the North. This 2 oz. fine silver coin commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Northwest Territories' entry into Confederation. Its reverse design is an artistic expression of pride for the territory's medley of cultures, and for the land that has sustained its inhabitants since time immemorial.

Coin Highlights:
Contains 2 oz of .9999 fine Silver.
Comes in a black clamshell with a graphic outer box.
Limited mintage of 2,500 coins.
Obverse: The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
Reverse: The reverse design by Inuvialuk artist Myrna Pokiak is an artistic celebration of life in the Northwest Territories. Beneath the midnight sun, migratory birds in flight symbolize a connection with the rest of Canada and the world. Landmarks (pingos, waterways) that define the North from the Mackenzie River to the Arctic Ocean represent both the land and water that have nurtured countless generations. A sash bearing an arrow pattern honours the Northwest Territories Métis, while below, the tipi represents the Dene. The Inuvialuit are represented by 11 ulus – one for each of the official languages of the Northwest Territories. Just above the ulus, the young girl is drumming and dancing to the songs in her heart; representing an artistic expression of pride in the people and traditions that shape life in the North.The flora, fauna, landscapes and diverse peoples of the Northwest Territories have made it a cherished part of our Canadian family. This 2 oz. Reverse: The reverse design by Inuvialuk artist Myrna Pokiak is an artistic celebration of life in the Northwest Territories.