Set of 7 x 2025 Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Silver Coins | Royal Canadian Mint

Own a selectively gold-plated salute to Canada’s Unknown Soldier—a set exclusive.

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.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• 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.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Royal Canadian Legion spearheaded the project to establish a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial in Ottawa as part of Canada's Millennium celebrations. A working group, chaired by Duane Daly, the Legion's Dominion Secretary, brought together multiple organizations, including Veterans Affairs Canada, the Department of National Defence, and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, to make it a reality.

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.

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.