Water is more precious than gold. Essential for survival, its scarcity is increasingly a source of global conflict. A former Vice President of the World Bank famously warned, “The wars of the next century will be about water,” highlighting its growing geopolitical importance. While Canada holds 20% of the world's freshwater, only 7% is renewable, and many Indigenous communities still lack clean drinking water. Climate change, industrial expansion, and population growth intensify demand, making water a contested resource. 

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Royal Canadian Mint bullion box, Canadian water bottle (x3), gold leaf

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9.75 W x 4.75 H x 15.75 D - in