2010 - $3 - Fine Silver Coin - Return of the Tyee - Tax Exempt

No other fish embodies the history of North America's First Nations people like the salmon. Since time immemorial, it has been an essential food source for the Northwest Coast people. It shaped their lives; a few weeks of intense work during the salmon run usually produced enough stores to meet their needs and enjoy their leisure time.

The salmon was highly symbolic as the “giver of life” and special reverence was held for the largest species, the Tyee (meaning King). Its significance to this ancient culture is unmistakable in this stunning pure silver coin that's selectively plated in two eye-catching tones of gold.

Specifications
Mintage 15000
Composition 99.99% pure silver
Finish proof (with selective gold plating in pink and yellowgold on the reverse)
Weight (g) 7.96
Diameter (mm) 27
Edge serrated
Certificate serialized
Face value $3
Artist Jody Broomfield (reverse) , Susanna Blunt (obverse)