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

In May, fresh new plants break through the earth, and buds begin to bloom on branches that seemed lifeless just days before. This hidden force is one of nature's most potent healing medicines—an unseen realm that animates all life and breathes vitality into us. By recognizing our spiritual essence, we start to treat ourselves and all our relations with the same reverence as the one Source from which all life originates.

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Special Features:

• FIFTH COIN IN A 13-COIN SERIES! This coin represents the fifth teaching from Grandmother Moon in Anishinaabe tradition, where the moon is viewed 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, cherished for its beauty and profound depiction of Anishinaabe themes and traditions.
• LOW MINTAGE! This original work of art is limited to just 4,000 coins worldwide.
• INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! Each coin comes with a serialized certificate from the Royal Canadian Mint, uniquely numbered starting from 1.
• 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 mesmerizing image of a full moon low on the horizon, casting its light behind a tree whose once-bare branches are now dotted with the vivid green of new growth. A springtime flower is depicted on the left, its vibrant colors symbolizing the life-giving powers that animate all of nature. The bold lines and the insertion of vivid color within black areas, revealing the essence within, are signature elements of woodland art.

Did You Know…

In Anishinaabe tradition, every plant is considered medicine, with many being particularly potent in spring. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium L.) is a popular remedy for hoarseness, chewed fresh or brewed as a tea to be gargled like mouthwash. The small cluster of springtime flowers atop its stalk is sometimes called “porridge on a stick.”

Tobacco holds central importance in Anishinaabe tradition, used as an offering during every ceremony, prayer, and activity. It acts as a bridge to communicate with nature’s unseen energies—the spirit world. Other key medicines include cedar, sage, and sweetgrass.

The moon exerts a greater gravitational pull on Earth than the sun due to its proximity. While its most well-known effect is on ocean tides, science is uncovering the moon’s influence on the Earth's crust, molten core, atmosphere, and even human physiology.

Lunar cycles have been used by Indigenous cultures in North America to track time, with some using the 13 large scutes on a turtle's back as a calendar. Each moon has a distinct name reflecting seasonal changes and a specific teaching. While there are many variations, one of the most prevalent is the Anishinaabe Thirteen Grandmother Moon Teachings.

“Anishinaabe” means “the good beings” or “original person,” and refers to the Algonquian tribes of the Great Lakes, such as the Ojibway, Algonquin, Ottawa, and Nipissing. Though the tribes share similar cultures and languages, each has its own distinct leadership and identity. Anishinaabe art, often referred to as “woodland art,” promotes Anishinaabe culture by depicting traditional scenes, commonly known as “legend paintings” or “medicine paintings.”