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The Royal Canadian Mint has released a new $2 commemorative circulation coin to celebrate Inuit Nunangat, the Inuit homeland in Canada’s North.
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This coin, designed by Inuit artists from four distinct regions, invites Canadians to recognize and learn about the Inuit culture, land, and traditions. The coin, limited to three million copies, will start circulating on November 7, with two million featuring coloured elements.
Coin Design and Features:
The design of this $2 coin reflects the unity and culture of Inuit Nunangat, drawing on traditional Inuit imagery and symbolism.
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- Central Image: At the coin’s core is Nuliajuk, a spirit revered in Inuit culture, who is depicted wearing a traditional parka, or atigi. Surrounding her are various Arctic animals—walrus, two beluga whales, seal, and Arctic char—representing the Northern marine environment.
- Uluit Representations: The outer ring of the coin displays four uluit (traditional knives) designed by the four artists, each representing a different region of Inuit Nunangat. These uluit serve as a regional signature from each artist.
- Artist Contributions: The design is a collaboration between Tegan Voisey of Nunatsiavut, Thomassie Mangiok of Nunavik, Charlotte Karetak of Nunavut, and Mary Okheena of the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, marking the first time multiple Inuit artists have collaborated on a Canadian coin design.
- Obverse Design: The obverse features the effigy of King Charles III, created by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.
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Availability and Special Editions:
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The $2 coin is set to circulate widely, with special limited editions available for collectors.
- Circulation and Mintage: The coin will enter general circulation on November 7, with a mintage of three million coins. Among these, two million coins are coloured, highlighting the design’s unique details. You may get one of these coins in future as bank branches and businesses replenish their inventories of $2 coins.
- Collector’s Options: Special editions, including 15,000 colored and 10,000 uncolored rolls containing 25 uncirculated coins, are available for collectors at $79.95 CAD each, offering a more detailed look at this commemorative design.
These collectibles can be ordered as of today by contacting the Mint at 1-800-267-1871 in Canada, 1-800-268-6468 in the US, or online.
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They are also available at the Royal Canadian Mint’s Winnipeg boutique, as well as through the Mint’s global network of dealers and distributors, including participating Canada Post outlets.
