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Canada's colourful new coin comes in two versions to look out for in your change
Be on the lookout for any colourful toonies in your change — you could add Canada's newest circulation coin to your collection.The Royal Canadian Mint unveiled its latest $2 commemorative circulation coin honouring the work of Indigenous artist Daphne Odjig on Thursday."Today, we are honoured to issue a circulation coin that shares the story of Daphne Odjig, whose art and advocacy transformed appreciation for Indigenous art in Canada and the world," said Marie Lemay, president and CEO of the mint, in a statement.Odjig is known for her groundbreaking original work and is widely considered a leader in transforming the perception of Indigenous art, giving it a rightful place in major galleries in Canada and around the world.The artist was born in Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory (Manitoulin Island, Ontario) in 1919. She grew up in a community with a strong sense of First Nations art and culture, despite traditional cultural practices being illegal in Canada at th...
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