2018 $3 The Thirteen Teachings From Grandmother Moon : Corn Moon Silver Coin

Corn Moon blesses us with an abundant harvest and reminds us of the ongoing cycle of life. As the ninth teaching from Grandmother Moon in Anishinaabe tradition, it emphasizes the moon's role as a living relation who appears 13 times a year to guide and protect Mother Earth's children with gentle wisdom. In September, when the corn is ready for harvest, peeling back the husks reveals 13 rows of multicolored kernels. These seeds symbolize the spirits awaiting their journey on Earth. Corn Moon teaches us the importance of making decisions with future generations in mind, urging us to safeguard and prepare the world for those yet to come.

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Special Features:

• NINTH COIN IN A 13-COIN SERIES! This coin represents the ninth teaching from Grandmother Moon in Anishinaabe tradition, where the moon is seen as a living relation who makes 13 appearances throughout the year to guide and protect Mother Earth's children with her gentle wisdom.
• POWERFUL DEPICTION OF ANISHINAABE THEMES AND TRADITIONS! This series beautifully showcases Indigenous art, celebrated for its beauty and deep representation of Anishinaabe themes and traditions.
• LOW MINTAGE! This unique work of art is limited to just 4,000 coins worldwide.
• 99.99% PURE SILVER! Crafted in 99.99% pure silver, this coin features stunning color and an exquisite proof finish that highlights every detail of the design.
• NO GST/HST! Enjoy this coin tax-free!

Design:

Algonquin artist Frank Polson has created a stunning image of a full moon low on the horizon, illuminating a tree beginning to change into the vibrant colors of autumn. To the left, a corn stalk reaches skyward, its leaves, tassels, and ears depicted in vivid hues. The green dashes symbolize the hidden inner process of photosynthesis as the leaves capture sunlight. The ear of corn, portrayed in autumn's fiery colors, is revealed as the husk is peeled back, showcasing rows of plump kernels and golden silky threads.

Did You Know…

Corn holds a significant mythological and cultural place among the Anishinaabe, honored in various ceremonies performed in spring and autumn. It plays a central role in numerous legends, with some stories featuring Mandaamin, a corn spirit regarded as the father of mankind. The name Mandaamin literally translates to "corn."

The agricultural history of North America's Indigenous peoples demonstrates great sophistication, including practices such as crop rotation, fertilization, and companion planting, exemplified by the "Three Sisters" (corn, squash, and beans). The corn provides support for the beans and a windbreak for the squash, while beans add nitrogen to the soil, and squash deters wildlife and keeps roots cool.