The National Aboriginal Veterans Monument, located in Ottawa’s Confederation Park, pays tribute to the military contributions that Canadian Aboriginal men and women have made throughout Canadian history.

 

The reverse of coin features images from the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument. As on the statue itself, the image is crowned with an eagle (or Thunderbird) which stands as a symbol for the creator, and as a symbol of the Aboriginal people. Standing beneath the outspread wings of the Thunderbird are four human figures who, on the monument itself, gaze in the four directions of the compass: a First Nations man, an Inuit man, a Métis man and a First Nations woman. The four human figures are accompanied by the four animal spirit guides that stand guard at the four corners of the statue’s base: wolf, bear, elk, and bison. Those guided by the bear hope to be granted tremendous strength and healing power. Followers of the wolf value the attributes of intelligence, courage, and love of family. The elk is respected for its speed, sharp senses, and power in battle. The massive bison is a model of strength and stability.

 

Product Highlights: 

．Contains 5kg of 99.99% fine Silver 

．Each coin comes encased in an acrylic display box, with an elegant Canadian walnut wood box

．Limited mintage of 150 coins worldwide

．Features a graphic interpretation of the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument by Lloyd Pinay, honours the military contributions that Canadian aboriginal men and women have made throughout Canadian history to the present