The Dance Screen (The Scream Too) – 10 kilo Pure Gold Coin

Its deeply carved images resonated with art lovers in 2013, and again in 2015, when the cedar masterpiece was introduced to coin collectors in the form of a five-kilogram fine silver coin.

Now, boldly reimagined as a 10-kilogram 99.99% pure Canadian gold coin with responsibly sourced New Zealand abalone inlays and a mintage of just one (1) coin worldwide, The Dance Screen (The Scream Too) by acclaimed Haida master carver Chief James Hart (7IDANsuu) delivers a powerful visual statement that is just as timely today. Its elaborate Haida figures call upon us to honour the Salmon’s role in nature and in the Haida way of life.

James Hart’s (7IDANsuu) original sculpture is a true one-of-a-kind, both in the context of Haida art and in the broader context of art production, making it an especially apt subject for this extraordinary large-format coin with an exceptionally low mintage. And as part of our Opulence collection, this “one of one” 10-kilogram coin re-defines numismatic fine art by casting a rarefied glow over the elaborately carved details that make for an unforgettable art experience.

A pure gold version of The Dance Screen (The Scream Too) with a mintage of one – exclusively on offer at Heffel Fine Art Auction House.

Collectors interested in bidding on the 10 kg 99.99% Pure Gold Coin – The Dance Screen (The Scream Too) can register for the auction with Heffel.

Special features

• Will be offered in the Heffel Fine Art Auction House fall 2024 live auction on November 20, 2024.
• One of the rarest offerings from the Royal Canadian Mint in 2024, with mintage limited to just one (1) coin worldwide.
• A modern masterpiece created by one of the most accomplished contemporary Haida artists, James Hart.
• Crafted in 10 kilograms of 99.99% pure Canadian gold, this coin is only the third of its kind produced by the Royal Canadian Mint.
• Enhanced with six shimmering responsibly sourced New Zealand abalone adornments that are shaped like the Haida copper shields that serve as traditional markers of wealth.
• Part of the Royal Canadian Mint’s Opulence collection of prestige coins designed and destined for elite collectors.
• Presented in a one-of-a-kind red cedar collector’s box topped with a decorated Haida copper shield fashioned by James Hart—another art exclusive.

About the coin

Impeccably crafted in 99.99% pure Canadian gold, The Dance Screen (The Scream Too) features an impressive 180-millimetre diameter and weighs a hefty 10 kilograms. The coin’s reverse re‑creates carved images from the original red cedar panel carved by Chief James Hart (7IDANsuu). It brings together traditional Haida figures—a Shaman, the Beaver, Raven, Eagle, Frog, Orca and Mother Bear with cubs—whose life deeply depends on the Salmon, represented in human and animal form along the edge. Six pearlescent pieces of responsibly sourced New Zealand abalone are also inlayed along the coin’s edge, where their aquatic hues shimmer in the light and their shapes resemble the Haida copper shields that serve as traditional markers of wealth. On the obverse, an engraved sketch rendering of a portion of the carving fills the field behind the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

Art on display

Haida art isn’t limited to the coin’s reverse. Displayed in a square capsule enclosure, this one-of-one 10-kilogram pure gold coin is accompanied by a serialized certificate in a hardcover book format, and is presented in a top-of-the-line Royal Canadian Mint–branded wood case. The luxury collector’s box is made of red cedar—a nod to the type of wood used for the original carving—and is topped with a decorated Haida copper shield fashioned by Gwaliga Hart, son of James Hart (7IDANsuu), for this ultra-rare collecting opportunity. All of this will be placed inside a watertight, crush- and dust-proof Pelican Case for secure shipping, and to protect your art acquisition.

Discover the world of Opulence

From the Royal Canadian Mint, the Opulence collection presents incomparable works of art that are redefining rare. Produced in extremely limited quantities, every Opulence coin combines exceptional craftsmanship with high-value precious materials and covetable enhancements to present a visual masterpiece, and an expression of beauty without compare.