The Quest

"That bear is killing all the animals and our people will starve. We must stop it," the elders said. Three great hunters set out in pursuit of the great bear. They tracked it for many moons, across the earth and up into the sky. The story above is the compelling First Nations legend that explains the origins of the Big Dipper, one of the most recognized formations in the night sky.

The coin represent a stunning image of hunters as they head out to track the bear under a star-filled sky. The design showcases the hunters' impressive traditional Saulteaux dress, complete with imposing face paint and ceremonial shield with highly symbolic bear claw motif. In the background, the Big Dipper glows in the dark; a foreboding sign of the eternal hunt that is to come.

This coin is the first issue of the Star Charts collection.
The first coin of the series, released in September 2014, depicts The Quest.
The second coin of the series, released in November 2014, depicts The Wounded Bear.
The third coin of the series, released in January 2015, depicts The Great Ascent.
The fourth and the last coin of the series, released in March 2015, depicts TheEternal Pursuit.

STAR CHARTS - THE QUEST - 2015 CANADIAN COINS 01 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 02- FINE SILVER and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.