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The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a new coin featuring an important figure in Manitoba’s history.

In honour of his 175th birthday, the new coin will feature a portrait of Metis leader, Louis Riel.

The coin is also the first coin to be engraved with Michif, the language of the Metis Nation.

Louis Riel led the Red River Rebellion to help assert Indigenous rights, and stop the Canadian takeover of Metis land.

After several fierce battles, including the Northwest Rebellion, Riel was arrested and charged with high treason. He was later hanged in Regina.

The portrait on the coin features Riel wearing a fur-trimmed buckskin jacket covered with floral beadwork. He is also encircled by a traditional Coventry sash in the shape of an infinity sign, which is the symbol of the Metis Nation.

Manitoba Metis Federation President David Chartrand, said the Mint collaborated with the Metis Federation to help commemorate Riel’s birthday.

Metis artist David Garneau designed the coin that also features an engraving of Riel’s signature.

Only 15,000 coins will be produced, and the coin will cost $59.95, and it will be available in November.