When Gerald Gloade found out his illustration of a beaver was going to be on the 2017 nickel, he was beyond happy. The Millbrook First Nation artist's work was chosen from thousands of entries for the Royal Canadian Mint's "My Canada, My Inspiration" coin design contest to celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary in 2017. "[The beaver] was our first currency, we traded beaver pelts," Gloade said Wednesday at the Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre, where his winning nickel was unveiled. Millbrook First Nations proudChief Bob Gloade said the entire Millbrook First Nations is proud that the work of a member of their community was chosen. Gerald Gloade's swimming beaver is a nod to Canada's original currency.

Source: CBC News November 02, 2016 20:38 UTC