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

Sugar Moon marks a time of renewal, as we drink the maple's sap after winter's end. More profoundly, it symbolizes the spiritual health of our lives. Are we honoring all our relations—the people, animals, stars, and trees? Do our daily actions support their well-being? This beautifully designed coin serves as a powerful reminder of our interconnectedness and the responsibility we bear toward all life, as taught in Anishinaabe tradition.

Special features:

• THIRD COIN IN A 13-COIN SERIES! This coin is the third in the Grandmother Moon series, which portrays Anishinaabe teachings through original woodland designs.
• CELEBRATION OF ANISHINAABE TRADITIONS! The series showcases the beauty and significance of Anishinaabe art, illustrating themes of respect and connection to nature.
• LOW MINTAGE! Limited to only 4,000 coins worldwide, this work of art is highly collectible.
• INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! Each coin comes with a unique, serialized certificate of authenticity from the Royal Canadian Mint.
• 99.99% PURE SILVER! Crafted from 99.99% pure silver, this coin features intricate design details and a stunning proof finish.
• NO GST/HST!

Design: Algonquin artist Frank Polson has created a striking image of a full moon hovering low over the horizon. A woman sits at the base of a maple tree, collecting sap into a birchbark basket, with other containers nearby. Polson's signature use of bold lines and vivid colors within black spaces adds depth and meaning to the woodland art style.

Did you know… According to Anishinaabe legend, the Creator gifted maple syrup to rejuvenate the people after long winters. But when people began to neglect their responsibilities, the Creator watered down the syrup, ensuring they would work for this precious gift.

Maple sugaring was a key cultural event, predating Canada's maple leaf symbol, with traditional methods using wooden spouts and birchbark baskets to gather sap. Today, maple syrup retains its cultural and nutritional value, rich in minerals, antioxidants, and micronutrients.

"Anishinaabe" translates to "good beings" or "original person" and refers to the Algonquian-speaking tribes around the Great Lakes. Anishinaabe art, known as woodland art, illustrates traditional scenes and teachings, often depicting the inner spiritual life of people and animals through vibrant "x-ray" designs.