1 oz 2026 Remembrance Day Colourized Proof Silver Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

The red Poppy: Rooted in Remembrance and carried forward.

Distinguished by an early cloth lapel Poppy that speaks to its beginnings as an emblem of Remembrance—and to The Royal Canadian Legion’s own origins—this 2026 fine silver coin pays tribute to Canada’s veterans, and to the Legion’s 100-year legacy as Canada’s steward of Remembrance.

Inspired by the poem “In Flanders Fields” by Canadian John McCrae, the early lapel Poppy—a handcrafted fabric bloom worn in the aftermath of the First World War—took root as an emblem of grief and gratitude, quickly growing into a national act of Remembrance.

Carried forward by The Royal Canadian Legion upon its incorporation in 1926, the Poppy endures as a living promise—a promise renewed on this fine silver coin, where the red cloth lapel Poppy from the 1920s is joined with the Legion’s motto “MEMORIAM EORUM RETINEBIMUS” (“We Will Remember Them”) and set before a field of blooming poppies that speaks to their shared origins and enduring legacy.

A lasting promise, a legacy that endures.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• A centenary year. The Royal Canadian Legion’s motto, “MEMORIAM EORUM RETINEBIMUS” (“We Will Remember Them”) is included on the reverse, in recognition of the Legion’s mission of Remembrance and the 100ᵗʰ anniversary of its incorporation.
• Symbolic red. The Poppy of Remembrance is enhanced with colour on your coin’s reverse, where the symbolic red hue stands as a vivid testament to courage and sacrifice.
• Fine silver. Your Remembrance Day coin is crafted in 1 oz. of 99.99% pure silver with a mirror-like proof finish.
• Limited mintage. Only 7,500 coins are available worldwide.
• Lest we forget. Add this heartfelt expression of Remembrance to your collection, where it will inspire reflection year after year.
• 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 HISTORIC POPPY

Your coin features the red cloth lapel Poppy from the 1920s backed by an engraved field of blooming poppies, recalling the origins of this symbol of Remembrance inspired by Canadian John McCrae’s poem “In Flanders Fields.”

A CENTENARY YEAR

The Royal Canadian Legion’s motto, “MEMORIAM EORUM RETINEBIMUS” (“We Will Remember Them”) is included on the reverse, in recognition of the Legion’s mission of Remembrance and the 100ᵗʰ anniversary of its incorporation.

DID YOU KNOW?

In 1921, the Great War Veterans’ Association (GWVA)—the precursor to The Royal Canadian Legion—adopted the lapel-worn Poppy as a symbol of Remembrance and as a way of raising funds for veterans. In 1925, the GWVA united with other veterans’ groups to form the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League (today’s The Royal Canadian Legion, officially incorporated in 1926), which carried forward the work of commemoration and support, and continues to oversee the annual Poppy Campaign in Canada.

The reverse design by artist Claire Watson features a red cloth lapel Poppy reminiscent of the handcrafted cloth poppies worn in the years after the First World War, when the Poppy emerged as a symbol of Remembrance. The ribbon wrapped around the rigid stem features the word “CANADA” and The Royal Canadian Legion’s Latin motto, “MEMORIAM EORUM RETINEBIMUS” (“We Will Remember Them”), in recognition of The Royal Canadian Legion’s 100th anniversary in 2026. Behind the red Poppy, an engraved field of blooming poppies extends to the cloud-filled horizon. 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.