Description
Own a selectively gold-plated salute to Canada’s Unknown Soldier—a set exclusive. RCNA CERTIFICATE INSIDE
In the heart of this nation’s capital lies the final resting place of an unidentified Canadian soldier from the First World War—one of the more than 120,000 Canadian service members who have lost their lives in the cause of peace over the years. Though we do not know his name, the Unknown Soldier represents all fallen Canadians, as well as the many sides of war: tragedy and sacrifice, honour and victory, but above all, unity in our desire for peace and freedom.
This seven-piece Proof Set contains a selectively gold-plated version of the 2025 Fine Silver Proof Dollar, which marks the 25th anniversary of the completion of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, Ontario. A set exclusive, the coin’s reverse is enhanced with yellow gold that highlights the Tomb’s four corner pieces, as well as the outer edge that frames this circular interpretation of one of Canada’s most hallowed monuments.
Remembering when Canada’s Unknown Soldier was brought home.
Special features
- Join us in paying respect to Canada’s Unknown Soldier. The Fine Silver Proof Dollar features a Remembrance theme in 2025, in honour of the 25ᵗʰ anniversary of the completion of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier—a site of memory and mourning—at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.
- Only available as part of this set. This set’s 99.99% pure silver dollar is an enhanced version of the 2025 Fine Silver Proof Dollar—it features the same engraved design, but with touches of elegant yellow-gold plating.
- A close view of the Memorial Crosses. The three Memorial (Silver) Crosses have never been re-created on a coin… until now. Plated here with yellow gold, each one bears the Royal Cypher of either King George V, King George VI or Queen Elizabeth II.
- One of every Canadian circulation coin denomination. This set gives you every denomination of Canadian circulation coins. In addition to the enhanced proof dollar, you get one of each: $2, $1, 50 cents, 25 cents, 10 cents and 5 cents, for a total of seven coins.
- A deeply meaningful design. From the four base corner pieces to the sword-and-helmet overlay, the coin’s reverse re-creates all the key design elements of the Tomb, while the flowers placed upon it convey Canadians’ deep reverence and respect for this symbol of all sacrifice.
- For the love of the hobby. For the love of history. A must-have for many collectors, the 2025 Fine Silver Proof Dollar carries additional meaning for Canadians who serve and have served this country, for their friends and loved ones, and for historians and history enthusiasts.
- Limited mintage. Only 25,000 sets are available to collectors worldwide.
- Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
- No GST/HST.
Reverse
Pandora Young
Obverse
Steven Rosati
Designed by Canadian artist Pandora Young, the Proof Dollar’s reverse presents a circular interpretation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, Ontario. The three rings allude to the sarcophagus’s three-tiered construction in dark Caledonia granite, as depicted in the centre of the design, while the Tomb’s four base corner pieces—three replicas of the Memorial (Silver) Cross, each bearing the Royal Cypher of a different ruling monarch (George V, George VI, Elizabeth II) since the award’s inception in 1919, plus a replica of a poppy—are artfully positioned around the edge, ultimately forming a more circular interpretation to help frame the top-down view. The Tomb’s bronze overlay is also re-created, with branches of maple and laurel leaves wrapped around a medieval sword and First World War-era helmet; these are surrounded by roses and poppies (in the 11 o’clock position) that have been laid in commemoration of those who selflessly gave their all while serving their country. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.
The Poppy Design is a registered trademark of The Royal Canadian Legion (Dominion Command) and is used under licence.
