Collectible Coins & Pins
British Columbia in Blue
This coin features original art of an Orca, created by Victoria First Nation artist Tom Spetter. A Tla-o-qui-aht band member, Tom uses his design background and unique skills to bring a strong focus to his art, which is a contemporary reflection of his heritage. Orcas are seen in resident and transient pods on BC’s coast. Traditional and First Nation orcas appear to breach from the blue ring
representative of the Pacific Ocean, Salish Sea and Inside Passage where these orca feed, play and transit. The back of the BC in Blue was designed by Chris Edley, Victoria graphic artist. This side features the Fraser Valley, Chilliwack River and in the distance – an eagle soaring overhead.
British Columbia in Black
This coin features original art of a Cougar, created by Victoria First Nation artist Tom Spetter. A Tla-o-qui-aht band member, Tom uses his design background and unique skills to bring a strong focus to his art, which is a contemporary reflection of his heritage. The back features art by Chris Edley of the Kinsol Trestle located in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island.
With a length of 614 feet and 145 feet high (taller than a 14 storey building) the Kinsol is one of the longest trestles in the British Commonwealth and possibly the highest wooden trestle in the world. The Kinsol Trestle is part of the Trans Canada Trail. Our goal is for this coin to be a lasting memory of the original Kinsol Trestle, a historical jewel in the Cowichan Valley.
British Columbia in Red
This coin features original art of a Mountain Goat, created by Victoria First Nation artist Tom Spetter. A Tla-o-qui-aht band member, Tom uses his design background and unique skills to bring a strong focus to his art, which is a contemporary reflection of his heritage. The back of the BC in Red was designed by Chris Edley, Victoria
graphic artist. This side features Mount Robson located in Mount Robson Provincial Park near the BC/Alberta border. Mount Robson is the highest point in the Canadian Rockies, and is part of the Rainbow Range.
British Columbia in Yellow
This coin features original art of a Black Bear, created by Victoria First Nation artist Tom Spetter. A Tla-o-qui-aht band member, Tom uses his design background and unique skills to bring a strong focus to his art, which is a contemporary reflection of his heritage. The back of the BC in Yellow was designed by Tracy Courtemanche
a Victoria graphic artist and features the beautiful Okanagan Valley, located in southern British Columbia. The Okanagan Valley is one of the warmest regions in all of Canada. The Okanagan is considered a premiere wine valley and a tour of the local wineries is a must for anyone visiting the region.
British Columbia in Green
This coin features original art of an Eagle, created by Victoria First Nation artist Tom Spetter. A Tla-o-qui-aht band member, Tom uses his design background and unique skills to bring a strong focus to his art, which is a contemporary reflection of his heritage. This coin displays a Golden Eagle on the front and a Haida Gwaii (islands of the people) scene with the Gwaii Haanas National Park
Reserve village of SGang Gwaay on the shore on the obverse. Local BC artist Tracy Courtemanche created the SGang Gwaay scene. This is the Haida village that famed BC painter Emily Carr made famous in her paintings of her visits to what was then the Queen Charlotte Islands. SGang Gwaay is a World Heritage Site.
CANADA COINS
The Canada coins feature the breathtaking art of Northern artist Robbie Craig. These beautiful coins were created as a tribute to our country, Canada! What represents Canada? Well we think it’s the maple leaves in the fall and majestic caribou, wolves and foxes.
Inspired by the untouched and rugged landscape of Canada’s north, Yellowknife-based visual artist Robbie Craig captures the essence of the north’s beauty in his own unique style.
CANADIAN FORCES Coins These beautiful coins were created as a tribute to the Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force. These collectible coins are perfect for military aficionados, veterans as well as family members and friends of the folk who lead, serve and protect.
These coins reflect the history, pride and commitment of Canada’s service men and women. Often called “challenge coins”, coins like this are sold in military kit-shops, given as formal gifts, and presented as commendations by commanding officers. These challenge coins make a perfect gift for anyone with links to the armed forces.
About us
Landsharkz is one of North America’s premier custom coin production companies – located in Victoria, British Columbia. If you want sensational artwork and outstanding coin quality, you have come to the right place! Our team of graphic arts and design professionals work with you to create your custom coin. Bring us your ideas, in text, artwork or concepts and we will make your coins a reality. We pride ourselves in turning out only the best coins.
Chris is a retired naval officer with 14 years service in what is now the Royal Canadian Navy. He is a marine engineer, educator, and professional graphic artist with 18 years experience in graphic design and business operating Edley Imagineering Inc. Helen works alongside Chris and manages the day-to-day business activities. Helen’s background is as a Certificant member of the CCHRA with 20 years spent as a health care analyst… which amounts to an equally interesting career change!
Artist Biography:
Tom Spetter
A Native of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada Tom spent his early years travelling throughout the United States, Canada and Germany before setting his sights on his original home on Vancouver Island where he finally settled in Victoria. Tom went on to study in Nanaimo, where he gained a Visual Arts Diploma, majoring in graphics. He then found his way back to Victoria in 1991 where he now lives with his wife and two children. A Tla-o-qui-aht band member with over 15 years of experience working in Advertising Agencies and Communications Firms, Tom is now the owner of his own design studio and uses his background and unique skills to bring a strong focus to his art, which is a contemporary reflection of his heritage. Tom feels that “art is not meant to be a ‘means to gratify the artist,’ but, rather, a means for the artist to serve his community.”
Artist Biography:
Robbie craig
“I come from a long line of artists. My mother is a highly creative soul and watercolour artist, as is my grandfather, and great-grandfather before him. Even at a young age, I loved the feeling of creating “something from nothing”. I would spend countless hours sketching my favourite super-heroes and dreaming up new characters of my own. I can still recall the excitement that I felt when I completed a drawing. That feeling is addictive and is one that I still crave to this day. During my first year in the North, I found myself in an art store purchasing a sketchpad and some pencils. It had been a long time since I had sketched or drawn anything. The beauty of the North inspired me to connect with my creative side and passion for art. I find that I either have a volleyball, pencil, paintbrush, or baby in my hand! As an enthusiastic gym teacher by day, and loving husband, father, and artist by night, there is never a dull moment! I live each moment in the present and am ever grateful for the opportunity to create.”
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