2025 The Calling of An Engineer Silver Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

A Mint FIRST! Our ode to engineers has a faceted edge and rim shaped like the Iron Ring.

A most honourable vocation, the field of engineering draws many of Canada’s best and brightest—individuals dedicated to innovation and problem-solving, and improving our lives. Upon earning their degree, Canada’s engineering graduates are invited to take part in an obligation ceremony, where they are conferred the Iron Ring that is a symbol of their professional values and responsibilities. That faceted ring inspired this coin’s uniquely shaped edge, itself an impressive feat of engineering. On the coin’s reverse, the ring-like rim rises up to encircle our homage to Canada’s engineers and their many varied achievements, on the 100ᵗʰ anniversary of the rite of passage known as The Calling of an Engineer.

Honouring Canada’s engineers with the Royal Canadian Mint's own feat of engineering!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• A tribute to Canada’s engineers. Celebrate a century of Canadian engineering achievements with this fine silver coin, which commemorates the 100ᵗʰ anniversary of the Calling of an Engineer—a cherished rite of passage for Canada’s graduating engineers.
• Unique shape. This is a unique shape that RCM has never produced before, and it was specially designed for this theme.
• Creative lettering. As another nod to engineers, the word “CANADA” appears in blueprint lettering on your coin’s reverse.
• Low mintage. Only 5,000 coins are available worldwide.
• Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
• No GST/HST.

PACKAGING

Enclosed in an oversized capsule for better viewing, your coin is presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.

A MINT FIRST!

What better way to honour Canada’s engineers than with our own feat of engineering! Led by the R&D team, this is the first coin to feature a faceted edge and rim shaped like the Iron Ring, which symbolizes the pride engineers have in their profession, as well as their obligation.

COMPLEX DESIGN

A mix of laser and traditional engraving, the reverse design represents the story and achievements of Canadian engineers over the past 100 years.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Iron Ring doesn’t just represent a milestone for Canadian engineers—it serves as an expression of pride for their profession, a reminder of their duty, and a symbol of their commitment to supporting fellow members of the engineering community.

The first ever Calling of an Engineer was held on April 25, 1925, in Montreal, and another ceremony was held one week later, on May 1, 1925, in Toronto. While the original rings were made of iron, most of today’s rings are stainless steel.

An homage to Canada’s engineers, the reverse design by artist Pandora Young is a representation of a century of engineering innovation and achievements. The diverse field is represented by (clockwise from top): a computer screen with a robotic hand, set against an AI-inspired dot design; a wire gauge; the chemical diagram for insulin partially shown; a test tube and dropper; a hand holding a pencil; a spur gear next to a compass and the tip of a protractor; a soldering iron; and a computer chip. In the centre, the word “CANADA” appears in blueprint lettering, along with the double dates “1925-2025” commemorating the 100th anniversary (“1925-2025”) of the Calling of an Engineer—a rite of passage for Canada’s engineering graduates. The raised rim is uniquely shaped to resemble the Iron Ring worn by Canadian engineers as a symbol of professional obligation. 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.