Portrait of a Chief – Wanduta – Colorized. 5 oz Large Diameter – Proof 70 Ultra Cameo – Early Releases – NGC Coin #001 – with a very rare label – Blue Early Releases Label – with the Original Government Packaging – MINTAGE = 1,200!!!!! VERY RARE AND BEAUTIFUL COIN!!!! SUPER RARE NGC COIN NUMBER =. EARLY RELEASES COINS ARE EXTREMELY RARE!! An exceptionally rare 2016 Canada Silver. That is in the highest possible grade – PF 70 Ultra Cameo (PF is Proof Finish). 9999 beautiful coin captures strength of the Chief Wanduta. With a stunning colorized design and struck in an amazing proof finish. The full application of color over the engraving captures the beautiful complexities of Wanduta’s traditional regalia, circa 1913. This 99.99% pure silver 1-dollar coin has a diameter of 65.25 millimeters and a nominal metal weight of five-ounces. This coin is the perfect gift for anyone who has an interest in the country and what it stands for. It would also be a great addition to any Canadian coin collections or to any numismatic coin collectors. Colorized additions add focal points that attracts the eye and improve this design. This coin has been. From the Royal Canadian Mint because of its popularity and rarity!! This coin celebrates the astonishing. Portrait of the Chief – Wanduta. Struck in 99.99% pure silver in an engraved work of stunning artistry. The Royal Canadian Mint celebrates the. With a colorized design on a proof finish. This coin has been graded PF 70 Ultra Cameo by NGC and is housed in a. Special extra large NGC holder. Due to the fact that this coin is quite large – 65.25 millimeters in diameter – and. To ensure that colorized. Additions to the coin stay in pristine condition. Struck in five ounces of. In an engraved work of stunning artistry this coin presents advanced engraving techniques that add a depth perspective to this wonderful design. Furthermore, this coin has been designated as. By Numismatic Guarantee Corporation (NGC) – which means that this coin was sent to NGC for grading in the first 30 days of its release. Additionally, a super rare. Blue Early Releases Label. From NGC is present on this coin!! This spectacular fine silver coin captures the beauty of the Portrait of the Chief – Wanduta. In a fantastic display of. In creating the imagery of the Wanduta. To have a more sculptural aspect. This coin presents a rare opportunity to view the. Superbly rendered due to the incredible engraving skills of the Royal Canadian Mint. The use of proof finish provides an added depth and further showcase the combined craftsmanship and artistry that have produced this. Pure silver coin beautifully enhances the eye-catching proof of this new Royal Canadian Mint’s new coin striking technology as it celebrates. NGC has given this coin the number. Which means that this coin was the first coin in this design to be certified at this grade. This is a mega rarity and a unique opportunity to own a true masterpiece!!! Additionally, this coin was expertly struck in a three-dimensional proof finish with a mirror background on a stunning five ounce pure silver coin is minted from. 9999-fine silver by the Royal Canadian Mint, and has a. Limited mintage of 1,200. Coins worldwide and this example has been graded a perfect PF 70 Ultra Cameo, the highest possible grade from NGC. Esigned by Canadian artist Darlene Gait and features a full-face portrait of Wanduta (Red Arrow), a Sioux Valley Dakota Chief who defended the community’s ceremonial dance rites when such activities were prohibited under the Indian Act. Finely detailed engraving adds texture to the eagle feathers that adorn the full headdress, as well as the beautifully colored beads that are woven in a geometric design on the headband above Wanduta’s brow. Contains the profile of Queen Elizabeth II. With the latest counter-fitting technique using wavy lines within the design. Of this coin is serrated. A very rare label is also present – Blue Early Releases Label from NGC. The NGC label provides further guarantee of the coin’s weight, purity, and overall quality – adding a factor of collectability to this unique coin. Included with this super rare coin is the Original Government Packaging (OGP) – this. Silver coin is packaged as one unique coin and the packaging includes a colorized outer protective box and a. Large durable maroon inner box and a. Which will also accompanies this packaging. The certificate of authenticity for this coin presents the valuable insight for this coin in both English and French languages – as both are the official languages in. A truly magnificent work of art!! As a spiritual healer, Wanduta was a leading defender of traditional Indigenous practices. To protest the federal government’s restrictive policies, but upon his return, Wanduta was arrested for hosting the dance in. And was convicted for this violation of the giveaway ban. On January 26, 1903, he was sentenced to four months of hard labor and imprisonment at the Brandon Jail. Attempts to secure clemency proved futile as Wanduta served his entire sentence, but he remained undeterred. He continued his spiritual practices after his release and in doing so, Wanduta cemented his reputation as a respected member of sacred Dakota societies, who was revered for his abilities to help his people, and is remembered today for his efforts to keep tradition alive. In 1902, organizers of the annual summer fair in. Had arranged for a presentation of a ceremonial dance by the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation of the. But by banning these ceremonial rites, the amendment had criminalized some of the basic traditions of. S First Nations peoples, and pushed music and dance to the forefront of efforts to resist assimilation. Ceremonial dances are time-honored traditions that reinforce and strengthen kinship and social ties, and spiritual well-being among communities. The Indian Act was first introduced in 1876 by the federal government to consolidate previous ordinances. Its scope has evolved in time to cover a wide range of issues, from defining a legal identity to managing land use and establishing local governance. By 2002, over 20 major amendments had been made to the original Act, including the removal of discriminatory cultural and spiritual restrictions. For a YouTube video regarding this amazing coin presented in Original Government Packaging. This coin and packaging set is of extreme rarity due to the extreme popularity of the subject matter being. Portrait of a Chief – Wanduta. Design and mega rare proof finish and large 65.25 millimeters diameter while struck on the 5 oz pure silver round and additionally its low mintage of 1,200 coins worldwide. Furthermore, this coin was created using the very rare. Along with the highest possible grade of PF 70 Ultra Cameo and Population = 4. Along with a very rare Blue Early Releases Label a. Nd with a very rare. And the Secure Protective Holder and with the Original Government Packaging. This coin is an amazing rarity and an ultimate treasure. This coin never appears for sale on the open market and of supreme rarity in perfect grade – hence forth the ultimately low population. Numismatic Guarantee Corporation (NGC) has graded this coin PF 70 Ultra Cameo (PF is Proof Finish). Certified at Proof 70 Ultra Cameo grade, the Numismatic Guaranty Company guarantees that this coin has no post-production imperfections at five times the magnification. The Authenticity and The Grade of this coin are guaranteed. The population of this coin as of February 17, 2017 – and there will be no increase in this population due to the fact that this coin is designated Early Releases by NGC and the 30-day release period of this coin has long expired!!! This is an extremely limited and extremely rare coin!! Technical Specifications for This Coin. Fineness: 0.9999 = 99.99%. Legal Tender: Canadian Legal Tender. Mint Facility: Royal Canadian Mint. Obverse Designer: Darlene Gait. Reverse Designer: Susanna Blunt. Country of Origin: Canada. Year of Issue: 2016. For this item, within the continental. Furthermore, for this item I include. The item “2016 Canada Silver $50 Portrait Of A Chief 5 oz PF70 UC ER NGC Coin #001″ is in sale since Tuesday, April 18, 2017. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “coinmaestro” and is located in Maineville, Ohio. 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• Grade: Proof 70 Ultra Cameo
• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
• Certification: NGC
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
• Metal Content: Pure Silver
• Year of Issue: 2016
• Certification Number: 4401702-001