2010 $3 Fine Silver Coin with Gold Plating - Return of the Tyee

Fine Silver Coin with Gold Plating - Return of the Tyee Reverse
Fine Silver Coin with Gold Plating - Return of the Tyee Packaging
Fine Silver Coin with Gold Plating - Return of the Tyee Obverse
Fine Silver Coin with Gold Plating - Return of the Tyee Reverse
Fine Silver Coin with Gold Plating - Return of the Tyee Packaging
Fine Silver Coin with Gold Plating - Return of the Tyee Obverse

2010 $3 Fine Silver Coin with Gold Plating - Return of the Tyee

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This fine silver collectable coin celebrates the significance of the Tyee, also known as the King salmon, to the Indigenous people of Canada and is highlighted with rose and yellow gold plating. Since time immemorial, salmon have been an essential food source for the Northwest Coast Indigenous people. The salmon was highly symbolic as the “giver of life” and special reverence was held for the largest species, the Tyee.

All collectable coins have been previously owned. Conditions will vary.

Metal Type: Silver

Purity: 99.99

Mint: RCM

Year: 2010

Mintage: 15,000

Diameter: 27 mm

Weight: 7.96g

Special Features: Gold plating

Packaging: RCM branded maroon clamshell with black sleeve and certificate

Artists: Jody Broomfield (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

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