20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Red River Métis, Canada

Your coins reverse features an engraved rendering of an original floral beadwork pattern by Mtis artist Jennine Krauchi, who has weaved together traditional beading elements to tell the story of the Red River Mtis. At the base of the design, roots are intertwined with the Red River ( LA RIVYEER ROOZH in Michif) to represent the Red River Mtis homeland and ancestry, while the infinity symbol speaks to the Red River Mtis eternal and unbreakable spirit. Placed within the river are the Michif words TAAPWEEYIMISHO and TAAPWEEYIMIK LII MICHIF, which mean, Believe in yourself and Believe in (the) Mtis. The central portion of the design speaks to a period of repression and loss, but the prairie rosea classic Mtis motifrepresents the survival of the Red River Mtis and a cultural resurgence. Long stems adorned with mouse tracks, leaves and flower buds fill the pattern with a sense of love and joy.

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Jennine Krauchi

Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right.

Susan Taylor

Susanna Blunt

Serrated