1 oz 2026 Pysanka Egg Shaped Colourized Proof Silver Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

A floral tribute to spring, the season of hope and renewal.

Engraved symbols and contemporary colours celebrate spring’s renewal on this 99.99% pure silver pysanka coin, with a special emphasis on the early buds and blooms—pussy willows, scilla and forget-me-nots—that sustain pollinators during those early sunny days. Protective geometric borders and ancient motifs represent the elements, the earth and the sun, honouring nature’s strength and fertility. As a heartfelt tribute to the cycles of life, this floral-themed pysanka encapsulates the beauty and harmony of nature, a manifestation of hope, endurance, and the interconnected rhythms of the earth.

A 10-year coin tradition continues. Celebrate spring with a pysanka, order today!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• The tradition continues in 2026. Ten years after the first release, our annual Pysanka coins continues to be a collector favourite. This is RCM's eleventh fine silver pysanka, which serves as a celebration of nature and art.
• Fourth artistic collaboration. This is the fourth pysanka coin design by artist Natalie Kit, whose work draws inspiration from childhood memories, her enduring connection with nature, and the first spring flowers. Natalie’s art is also featured on 2020’s Tree of Life Pysanka, and both the 2023 and 2025 fine silver Pysanka coins.
• A perennial bestseller. A bestseller every year since 2016, our pysanka coins tend to sell out quickly so don’t wait!
• Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
• No GST/HST.

PACKAGING

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.

A FLORAL BOUQUET

Embodying hope, renewal and beauty, the 2026 edition features a gorgeous floral bouquet composed of scilla, forget-me-nots and pussy willows.

COLOUR WITH SILVER ACCENTS

While the intricate design features vivid colours, it also makes use of the natural shine of 99.99% pure silver by incorporating glimpses of the precious metal into the art.

DID YOU KNOW?

The colours of a pysanka can also have deeper meaning: blue traditionally represents air and good health; purple signifies faith; green is associated with nature and hope; yellow for light and purity; and black for eternity.

Enhanced with contemporary colours, this pysanka design by Canadian artist Natalie Kit draws inspiration from spring’s renewal, seen in vivid flowers and ancient symbolism. The return of the sun brings joy, abundance and new plant life, with early blooms like scilla and forget-me-nots sustaining pollinators, while pussy willows—a symbol of strength, endurance and fertility—embody the season’s vitality. The top cap and bottom ground the design, with the triangle shapes embodying the life-giving trinity of air, fire/sun and water. Surrounded by wavy lines symbolizing nurturing water, the protective band contains floral forms intermixed with cross shapes representing the sun. On the other side of the eternity band, rhomboids and other shapes evoke fruitfulness, the earth and the goddess Berehynia, protectress of the home and family. The word “CANADA” and the year “2026” are engraved along the bottom. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT

The Royal Canadian Mint is known as one of the most reputable mints in the world. The Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint opened in 1908 and was renamed The Royal Canadian Mint in 1931 when control was transferred to the Canadian government. Their high standards for excellence and quality allowed them to be the first refinery to manufacture 9999 fine gold bullion coins in 1982, as well as the first to reach 99999 fine gold purity in 1998.