1999 Canadian $2 Nunavut Commemorative Proof Gold Coin

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1999 Canadian $2 Nunavut Commemorative Proof Gold Coin 

 

The Drum Dance

One of the oldest and most traditional forms of Inuit music and performance, is still very much a part of modern Inuit life. Drumming, as the focal point of gatherings, remains intergral to both social and spiritual life. On the occasions when the entire community meets, either for impromptu feasts or for annual celebrations, joys and triumphs are shared through drumming, dancing and singing, strengthening a sense of collective well being.

At the same time, knowledge is passed on through the songs of the drummer which tell of ancestors and legends, personal experiences and hunting adventures.

The drum dance is linked with Inuit spiritual life. Its solemn, hypnotic rhythms would aid the shaman into trances in which they performed supernatural feats or communicated with the spirit world. Culturally, its importance goes far beyond entertainment to reflect and express the values of the society.

The drum signifies that the people will be heard near and far and features a map outlining Nunavut. Inside the map is a kudliq, a stone lamp that serves as a source of warmth and provides a sense of security.

 

 Design

This coin commemorates the formation of Nunavut, Canada's third territory, in 1999. The coin depicts an Inuit Drum Dance.

 

Packaging

1999 Canadian $2 Nunavut Commemorative Proof Gold Coin comes encapsulated in Royal Canadian Mint oval-shaped clamshell case, box and Certificate of Authenticity.

 

Specifications

Face Value: $2
Mintage: 4,298
Ring Composition: 17.2% gold, 77.6% silver, 5.2% copper, 4.1kt
Core Composition: 91.7% gold, 4.1% silver, 4.2% copper, 22kt
Weight (g): 11.40
Diameter(mm): 28.00
Finish: Proof

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