2010 The Sun Olympic $1 Commemorative Coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint. 

HANDCRAFTED ARTISTRY! The design has been crafted in ultra-high relief, an exceptional level of sculpting that requires significant hand crafting and polishing. Slight inconsistencies in the quality of the surface are normal for this ultra-high relief process.
– Second ever proof dollar struck in the ultra high relief long associated with ancient medallic art.

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 First Nations 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 First Nations 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