1/2 oz Silver 2017 Celebrating Canada's 150th: Drum Dancing $10

1/2 oz Silver 2017 Celebrating Canada's 150th: Drum Dancing $10Celebrate the spirit and cultural richness of Canadas Indigenous peoples with the 2017 $10 Drum Dancing Pure Silver Coinpart of the Royal Canadian Mints captivating Celebration of First Nations Art and Traditions series. This beautifully crafted coin highlights drum dancinga sacred and communal practice deeply embedded in Inuit and First Nations heritage across the Arctic and northern Canada. Design Details: Designed by Inuit artist Ulaayu

Celebrate the spirit and cultural richness of Canada’s Indigenous peoples with the 2017 $10 Drum Dancing Pure Silver Coinpart of the Royal Canadian Mint’s captivating Celebration of First Nations Art and Traditions” series. This beautifully crafted coin highlights drum dancinga sacred and communal practice deeply embedded in Inuit and First Nations heritage across the Arctic and northern Canada.

Design Details:
Designed by Inuit artist Ulaayu Pilurtuutthe reverse of the coin vividly depicts an Inuk drummer mid-performancecaptured in the dynamic posture of dance. The figure is shown in traditional clothingrhythmically striking the largecircular drum that is intricately detailed with engraved markings. The powerful stance of the dancersurrounded by stylizedengraved motion linessymbolizes the spiritual energy and unity invoked during ceremonial performances. The background remains proof-finished to allow the subject to shine in sharp contrast.

The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth IIdesigned by SUnited Statesnna Bluntin keeping with all modern Royal Canadian Mint coinage.

Specifications:
Composition: 99.99% pure silver

Weight: 15.87 grams (1/2 oz)

Diameter: 34 mm

Face Value: $10 CAD

Finish: Proof

Edge: Serrated

Mintage: Limited to 10 000 coins worldwide

Highlights:
A powerful tribute to Inuit and First Nations traditions through original Indigenous artwork

Showcases a respected cultural practice used for storytellinghealingand spiritual connection

Struck in .9999 fine silver with exceptional relief and detail

A part of the Mint’s broader initiative to honor Indigenous voices and art

GST/HST exempt

This collector’s coin offers more than beauty—it tells a story of heritageidentityand resilience. The 2017 $10 Drum Dancing Silver Coin is a meaningful addition to collections focused on Canadian historyIndigenous cultureor artistic expression.