2025 Canada 2 oz Fine Silver $30 The Ancestor Modified Reverse Proof Coin

From the sky to the sea—the followup to 2024’s The Hunter, this 2 oz. 99.99% pure silver coin dives into the cool Pacific waters for an unforgettable view of the Orca, guardian of the sea. The selectively gold-plated design by Kwakiutl artist Jason Hunt is styled to resemble a hand-carved cedar panel, with the engraved woodgrain pattern and rope-shaped rim on both sides completing the look. On the reverse, the expressive forms and flowing lines convey chaos amid the waves, as the Orca hunts the Salmon on a moonlit night. It is an exquisite tribute to the guardian spirit that traditionally represents family and strength, and a gorgeous snapshot of Kwakwaka’wakw culture.

A continuation of 2024’s The Hunter.

KEY FEATURES

• A stunning tribute to the guardian spirit. The followup to 2024’s The Hunter, this 2025 coin keeps the focus on Kwakwaka’wakw art and the Kwakiutl carving tradition while paying homage to the Orca, guardian of the sea.
• Styled to resemble a Kwakiutl carved wood panel. Crafted in 2 oz. of 99.99% pure silver, your coin is styled to resemble a hand-carved Kwakiutl wood panel, with selective gold plating highlighting the formline style that is characteristic of Northwest Coast art.
• A spotlight on Indigenous storytelling. Rich, diverse and full of meaning, Indigenous art in all its many forms is a visual representation of traditions carried forward, one generation at a time.
• A proud artistic legacy. Artist Jason Hunt comes from a long line of internationally renowned Kwakiutl carvers and artists who have been instrumental in the survival and resurgence of Kwakiutl art.
• Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.

PACKAGING

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.