{"product_id":"2026-canada-15-clan-animals-bear-fine-silver-no-tax","title":"2026 Canada $15 Clan Animals: Bear Fine Silver (No Tax)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 Canada $15 Clan Animals: Bear Fine Silver (No Tax)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHonouring \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMukwa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—protector, healer, guardian.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second of the \u003cem\u003eClan Animals\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMukwa\u003c\/em\u003e (Bear) stands as a steadfast presence among the Anishinabek, embodying care, peacemaking and the knowledge to restore balance. Closely attuned to the rhythms of the land and the cycle of the seasons, \u003cem\u003eMukwa \u003c\/em\u003eis revered as both guardian and guide—one who teaches and safeguards the people while nurturing their well-being.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ¾ oz. 99.99% pure silver coin speaks to the quiet power and resolute spirit of \u003cem\u003eMukwa\u003c\/em\u003e, the protector whose strength and restorative wisdom help shield the community from harm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond coin in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eClan Animals\u003c\/em\u003e series.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"blurb-block__title\"\u003eEnhanced with colour\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-blurb-block__wysiwyg\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sleek, contemporary palette pairs bold, elemental forms—like the sun, rendered here in striking red, and the blue water—with the understated elegance of soft earth tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by Anishinaabe artist Mark V. Nadjiwan, the coin’s reverse is set in a forest, where the red midday sun hangs high in the sky. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMukwa\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(the Bear) follows a blue forest stream, with black spruce rising up on one bank and a birch tree brightening the other. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRCM Number: 252595 \u003cbr\u003eMintage: 10,000 \u003cbr\u003eComposition: 99.99% pure silver \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 23.17 g \u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 36.07 mm \u003cbr\u003eFace Value: $15 \u003cbr\u003eFinish: Proof \u003cbr\u003eEdge: Serrated \u003cbr\u003eArtist: Mark V. Nadjiwan (reverse), Steven Rosati (obverse)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecond in a three-part series.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe three-coin\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eClan Animals\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eseries celebrates clan animals central to Anishinabek identity and teachings. Each work reflects their enduring role as spiritual guides and living links between the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnishinabek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the animal world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA first-time collaboration.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe’re proud to feature the work of Mark Nadjiwan in this three-coin series—his first collaboration with the Royal Canadian Mint. Mark is a member of Neyaashiinigmiing Unceded First Nation near Owen Sound, Ontario, part of the Anishinabek Nation. His striking pen-and-ink style, inspired by the Woodland tradition, is recognized across Canada and internationally. Through his unique artistic voice, Mark brings powerful cultural storytelling to life, and we’re honoured to showcase his work in this meaningful series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete the story.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCollect all three coins in this series:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin 1: Sandhill Crane (March 31ᵗʰ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoin 2: Bear\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e(June 16ᵗʰ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin 3: Otter (October 6ᵗʰ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited mintage.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCrafted in ¾ oz. of 99.99% pure silver with a limited mintage of 10,000.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo GST\/HST.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colonial Acres Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52791224959265,"sku":"252595","price":219.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/1744\/7457\/files\/unnamed_9.png?v=1781618411","url":"https:\/\/www.colonialacres.com\/products\/2026-canada-15-clan-animals-bear-fine-silver-no-tax","provider":"Colonial Acres Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}