Master of the Great Lake Waters

Mishepishu (pronounced Me-shee-PEE-shoe), whose name comes from the Ojibwe word of great lynx, is describe as a deer-sized wildcat who lives in the bottom of Lake Superior, Lake Ontario, and possibly other Great Lakes as well, Mishepishu's job is to protect the copper found in the rocks of the region. To confuse travelers who get to close to Mishepishu's copper hoards, Algonquin, Ojibwe and Cree tribes say the mysterious creature may turn himself into a gut-wrenching gale or thick fog that seems to come up from nowhere.

Although legends also claim there are many Mishepishus throughout the Great Lakes, you'll probably never see a live Mishepishu because he can change his form so quickly. But if you ever see a storm cloud suddenly form over one of the Great Lakes--it may be the great Mishepishu warning younot to get too to his treasures...

This coin is the third issue of the Canadian Mythical Creatures collection.
The first coin of the series, released in April 2011, depicts the Sasquatch.
The second coin of the series, released in July 2011, depicts the Memphre.
The third and the last coin of the series, released in October 2011, depicts the Mishepishu.

CANADIAN MYTHICAL CREATURES - MISHEPISHU - 2011 CANADIAN COINS 03 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / CANADIAN MYTHICAL CREATURES (3) and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.