Interconnectedness: Celebrating the art of Inuit storytelling.

Storytellers are vital to the Inuit way of life, for they pass down traditions like hunting and akpik (cloudberry) picking, as well as the cultural understanding of those skills – the why and how they fit into the seasonal cycles of the natural world where every living thing is interconnected.

That concept is beautifully illustrated on this fine silver coin’s reverse, which presents a visual story of interconnectedness viewed from above – a story that reflects the Inuit view of our place within nature, not apart from it.

In the artist’s own words:

This straggler [the goose], though he is following the sounds and sights of the flock ahead of it, may have decided to linger on the mud flats a bit longer than its companions. He may have found an extra plentiful area of seagrass to nibble on. However, it knows that the tide is rising, and the grass will be underwater, until the sea ebbs once more. It heard the alarm cry of the geese that flew in before it, so it took a slightly different route, just in case there was trouble ahead. It notices the family heading towards their boat, so it is relieved to have chosen a different route, though the immediate danger has passed... also, it notices the black bear, moving up around the point, possibly looking for a quieter feeding spot. The Akpik are plentiful this year, like all the other berries, when they ripen, the geese will grow fat as they prepare for their long journey south. It flies over some smaller patches of Akpik, in its short flight inland, but as these were more exposed to the elements on the side of this hill, they have not grown as well as the ones in abundance next to the pond it calls home. As it flies, it takes note of the patch of berries just inside the saltwater grass, that it may return to feast on later. This is a good year.

An inspiring visual story that connects land, sea and sky.

Good to know

Celebrating the art of Inuit storytelling. Interconnectedness is fundamental to the Inuit worldview, and that concept is powerfully illustrated on this visual celebration of the Inuit storytelling tradition.

A deep cultural connection. Inspired by the artist’s memories of growing up in Nunatsiavut, the reverse design captures the northern experience. It is a visual story told in an Inuit voice, and shared with a broader audience.

Extraordinarily detailed. Every engraved detail on the reverse of this 1 oz. 99.99% pure silver coin is an important part of the story – even the bear appearing in the far-off distance.

Add this story to your collection. This fine silver coin is sure to be a welcome addition to any collection, and for new collectors, it’s a great introduction to the Inuit storytelling tradition.

Limited mintage. Just 5,500 coins are available to collectors worldwide.

Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.

No GST/HST

Did you know?

Featured on your coin’s reverse, cloudberries (Rubus chamaemorus) are a fruit that grows in the peaty soils of northern Quebec and Labrador, and across the mainland of Northern Canada. Known as akpik or aqpik in Inuktitut, or anpik in many Nunatsiavut communities, cloudberries start out as a hard and sour red fruit; as they ripen, the fruits soften and sweeten, becoming a translucent amber colour by mid- to late summer (depending on the region). They are an excellent source of vitamin C.

Behind closed doors

"As always, Inuit have lived, hunted, and gathered with the changing of the seasons, some years being better than others. Inuit know that nature is interconnected, and for the most part, comes in cycles. As the berries are plentiful, so then become the smaller prey animals and migratory birds, and this plentiful-ness moves up and down the food chain. Inuit communities strive for interconnectedness, harmony and coexistence with nature. They have always lived this way.”

– Jason Sikoak, Artist

About the design

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

Designed by Jason Sikoak, an Inuk artist originally from Kikiak/Rigolet, Nunatsiavut, N.L., your coin’s reverse features the artist’s interpretation of the Inuit concepts of interconnectedness and coexistence with nature. Returning from the mud flats where the tide is rising, a Canada goose (Branta canadensis) – one of Canada’s most recognizable migratory species – is positioned in the foreground, where its flight alludes to the coming change of season that is part of nature’s cycle. Below, a family waits to catch the rising tide, having travelled by boat to gather their winter stores of akpik (cloudberries), which are plentiful enough to attract other species, including the black bear appearing on the far-off shore near the edge of the forest. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

Product # 246154

$20 Fine Silver Coin - Interconnected Nature (2025)