2025 $30 FINE SILVER COIN
ARTISTIC HERITAGE OF THE KWAKIUTL - THE ANCESTOR

2nd coin of the series Artistic heritage of the Kwakiult

From the sky to the sea—the followup to 2024’s The Hunter, this 2 oz. 99.99% pure silver coin from the Royal Canadian Mint dives into the cool Pacific waters for an unforgettable view of the Orca, guardian of the sea. The selectively gold-plated design by Kwakiutl artist Jason Hunt is styled to resemble a hand-carved cedar panel, with the engraved woodgrain pattern and rope-shaped rim on both sides completing the look. On the reverse, the expressive forms and flowing lines convey chaos amid the waves, as the Orca hunts the Salmon on a moonlit night. It is an exquisite tribute to the guardian spirit that traditionally represents family and strength, and a gorgeous snapshot of Kwakwaka’wakw culture.

A continuation of 2024’s The Hunter, this 2025 coin keeps the focus on Kwakwaka’wakw art and the Kwakiutl carving tradition while paying homage to the Orca, guardian of the sea, as it hunts the Salmon by the light of the moon on the coin’s reverse.

➢ Crafted in 2 oz. of 99.99% pure silver, with selective gold plating highlighting the formline design style that is characteristic of Northwest Coast art.
➢ On both the reverse and obverse, an engraved wood-grain pattern fills the field, mimicking the look of a Kwakiutl wood panel.
➢ No easy feat: A decorative rim resembling a cedar bark rope frame is engraved on both sides of the coin.
➢ Artist Jason Hunt comes from a long line of internationally renowned carvers and artists who have been instrumental in the survival and resurgence of Kwakiutl art.

ARTISTIC HERITAGE OF THE KWAKIUTL - THE ANCESTOR - 2025 CANADIAN COINS 02 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 15- ART & CULTURE and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.