1 oz 2026 Celebrating Canada's Diversity: Resilience and Unity Proof Silver Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

Celebrate Filipino heritage in Canada with this 99.99% pure silver coin.

One of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing cultural communities, Filipino Canadians enrich our cultural and social landscape through creativity, resilience, and bayanihan—a tradition of unity and communal support in times of need and in times of joy. The wide-ranging contributions of Filipino Canadians span the arts, healthcare, education, and countless other fields, reflecting a deep commitment to community, heritage, and collective progress.

This 99.99% pure silver coin reflects that living legacy with a symbolic design that blends traditional artistry with a modern touch. Glowing with the soft sheen of imitation mother of pearl, its round centrepiece serves as a tribute to the Philippines’ living abundance—its seas, landscapes, and natural wonders. Dynamic and refined, the piece celebrates Filipino artistry and the enduring spirit of Filipino culture—rooted in tradition, yet continually evolving within Canada’s vibrant multicultural story.

Shining in silver: A Filipino-Canadian cultural celebration.

**COIN HIGHLIGHTS*

• Celebrate Filipino-Canadian heritage. Rich in symbolism, this 99.99% pure silver coin celebrates Filipino culture in Canada. Its design pays tribute to the Filipino-Canadian community and the enduring spirit of bayanihan—the collective strength that uplifts and unites.
• Coin #3. Third silver coin in this annual series highlighting the cultural and historical diversity of Canadian society. The series began with a 99.99% pure gold coin in 2019; it was expanded in 2024 to include a 99.99% pure silver version.
• First RCM collaboration. This is RCM's first collaboration with internationally acclaimed visual artist Bert Monterona. Based in West Vancouver, B.C., Bert works across painting, sculpture and installation to explore culture, identity and social justice.
• A limited collectible. Mintage is limited to 5,500 coins worldwide. Also available in 1 oz. 99.99% pure gold with genuine mother of pearl.
• Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.

PACKAGING

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

IMITATION MOTHER OF PEARL

On your coin’s reverse, the centrepiece is imitation mother of pearl and represents both the Philippines’ rich biodiversity and national treasures. In the Filipino art tradition, delicate mother-of-pearl inlays bring luminous beauty to jewellery, furniture and design.

ELABORATE SYMBOLISM

From the mythical Sarimanok to okir, the precision-engraved symbols capture the Philippines’ living traditions and reflect an enduring cultural pride.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Philippines, one of Canada’s top three sources of immigration, is home to an incredible diversity—more than 185 languages and nearly 100 different ethnic groups thrive across its 7,000+ islands.

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.