2025 COLORED "CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND ART OF DAPHNE ODJIG" 2-DOLLAR (BU)

Art as a force for change: Daphne Odjig.

Daphne Odjig (1919-2016) was not only one of the most celebrated artists active in Canada in the 20th century, but a pathbreaking advocate for Indigenous art and culture. Her immense portfolio includes everything from minimalist fine-line sketches to massive paintings blazed with bold colour.

The recipient of some of Canada’s highest honours, and the first First Nations woman artist to be represented on a Canadian circulation coin, Daphne Odjig is honoured on this coin. Enhanced with colour, each $2 coin’s reverse pays tribute to her legacy as a creative force for change.

Celebrate the artist and cultural activist who reshaped perceptions.

Special features

• Exceptional art, exceptional artist. This $2 commemorative circulation coin honours one of the most important artists active in Canada in the 20th century: Daphne Odjig, who, through her colourful works and advocacy, worked to put Indigenous art on an equal footing with other fine art.
• A first for a Canadian circulation coin. This is the first circulation coin to focus on the life and work of a First Nations woman artist.
• Painting a story. Selectively enhanced with vivid colours, the $2 coin’s reverse design is based on Odjig’s Folk Singer, which is representative of the bold line and colour work that characterized much of the artist’s work.

2-DOLLAR - 2025 COLORED "CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND ART OF DAPHNE ODJIG" 2-DOLLAR (BU) - 2025 CANADIAN COINS is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / CANADIAN COINS / 2 DOLLAR and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.