On the obverse, an engraved sketch rendering of a portion of the carving fills the field behind the head of Charles III, as at 74 years of age, facing left.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
100000 DOLLARS
CHARLES III D·G·REX
2024
SR (Translation: Charles III, by the Grace of God, King)
Reverse description
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.