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2021 Canada $200 125th Anniversary of the Klondike Gold Rush Pure Gold (No Tax)

2021 Canada $200 125th Anniversary of the Klondike Gold Rush Pure Gold (No Tax)


 
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2021 Canada $200 125th Anniversary of the Klondike Gold Rush Pure Gold (No Tax)

The 125th anniversary of the Klondike Gold Rush is being marked on a commemorative circulation coin, whose design has been masterfully executed on this 1 oz. 99.99% pure gold coin. Meticulously sculpted to make a lasting impression, its reverse depicts the 1896 discovery that triggered an influx of gold rushers to the Klondike region, forever changing the land, its people and their traditional ways of living, in a manner that continues to be felt today. An extraordinary gold rush portrait! This limited-edition collectible has a low worldwide mintage of just 450.

Designed by Canadian artist Jori van der Linde, the coin's reverse features the artist's rendition of the gold discovery that set off the Klondike Gold Rush. Under the shining sun, Keish ("Skookum" Jim Mason), Shaaw Tlà a (Kate Carmack), Kà a Goox (Dawson Charlie), all of whom were of Lingít and Tagish descent, and George Carmack can be seen panning for gold at the edge of Gà h Dek (Rabbit Creek/Bonanza Creek). A powerful symbol of cultural revitalization, the pictorial symbol for ëdhä Dädhëchą (Moosehide Slide) is highlighted in red and white on selectively coloured coins; it appears on the opposite side of the creek, and represents the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in and their deep, abiding connection to the land. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Chief Isaac was the leader of the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in during the Klondike Gold Rush and in the years that followed. During the early years following the Klondike Gold Rush, Chief Isaac understood that the changes brought by newcomers would have a great impact on his people's lives and culture. In an act of foresight, he “cached” many of the community's traditional songs and dances, sharing them with Alaskan neighbours. An iconic drum, seen held by Chief Isaac in historical photos, featured a moose-shaped symbol of ëdhä Dädhëchą (Moosehide Slide), which has been re-created on this piece and the commemorative $1 circulation coin. It is an important icon of perseverance and cultural revitalization, one that represents the inherent belonging of the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in to the land.

Specifications:
Item Number: 201559
Composition: 99.99% pure gold
Mintage: 450
Weight*: 31.16 g
Diameter: 30 mm
Face Value: $200
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Jori van der Linde (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Special Features:
• Revisit the Klondike! This year (2021) marks the 125th anniversary of the Klondike Gold Rush. The Klondike experience and its complicated legacy are explored on several coins issued in 2021, including this superb 1 oz. pure gold version of the 2021 $1 commemorative circulation coin.
• The reverse design combines multiple symbolic elements to present a more complete picture of the Klondike experience. It speaks to the four discoverers; the rugged landscape that awaited the 30,000 who flocked to what became Yukon; and the impact on First Nations whose traditional lifestyles were drastically altered by the arrival of the newcomers.
• An unforgettable work of art, your coin is meticulously crafted from one ounce of 99.99% pure gold and features a high-shine proof finish that accentuates every engraved detail on the coin’s reverse.
• This limited-edition collectible has a low worldwide mintage of just 450.

Packaging:
Comes encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.


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