2010 The Sun - Vancouver Olympic Games $1 Sterling Silver Coin

Since time immemorial, the sun has been a powerful symbol for people throughout the world. It has also been a cornerstone in the culture of Canada's many Indigenous communities, representing life, abundance, healing and peace. The sun was carved on masks and totem poles, and is the symbol that currently crowns the world's tallest totem located in Alert Bay, British Columbia. One Indigenous legend recounts how Raven released the sun from a box. People believed the Sun Chief could be reached by climbing a chain of arrows, and that he descended from the sky each day by sliding down the sun's long rays.

• Mintage: 5,000
• Diameter: 36.2 mm
• Weight: 30 g

Includes:
• 2010 The Sun - Vancouver Olympic Games $1 Sterling Silver Coin