2013 Canada $5 Aboriginal Art Mother & Baby Ice Fishing Fine Silver Coin

This 2013 $5 denomination fine silver coin features contemporary aboriginal art. The Royal Canadian Mint combined modern minting technology with a beautiful image from an ancient Native Canadian culture to create a modern classic work of art. The centre core of the coin is struck in pure niobium which has been naturally oxidized to refract light and create a rich rose magenta colour. The niobium core is then encircled by a ring of bright proof finish pure silver to create a brilliant frame and a striking contrast to the coloured centre

This coin design portrays the unique bond between mother and child with a joyous mother celebrating her latest catch with her baby in her amautik. It captures a lighthearted spirit and humour which has traversed time from the ancient culture to modern art