5 oz 2025 Legacy of the Crown Proof Gold Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

Elevate your collection with this golden composition of coin effigies.

A gorgeous collector’s item struck in very limited quantities (only 85 exist), this 5 oz. pure gold coin features six different coin effigies on its reverse, one for each of the reigning monarchs[1] whose likenesses have appeared on post-Confederation Canadian coinage. Surrounded by botanical emblems and resplendent in 99.99% pure gold, these select effigies from Canada’s coins trace the royal line of succession and the Crown through their different era—from the Queen Victoria diadem portrait seen on the first coins issued by the Dominion of Canada 155 years ago, to the present effigy of His Majesty King Charles III.

No Canadian coins bearing the effigy of King Edward VIII were issued during his short reign.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Six effigies on one coin. This 2025 collectible brings together effigies of the six monarchs whose likenesses have appeared on Canada’s coins.
• Symbolic flourishes. The effigies are surrounded by flourishes of acanthus leaves, as well as the floral emblems of the United Kingdom (Tudor rose, shamrock, thistle and daffodil) and Canada (maple leaf).
• A golden radiance! Thanks to its proof finish, your coin features a highly reflective, mirror-like surface that casts a rich, golden glow over all the crisply engraved details.
• Elegant presentation: This new addition to your collection comes in a beautiful red lacquered wooden case for an elegant presentation, from start to finish.
• Low mintage. With a very low mintage of just 85 coins available worldwide, this is a rarity that will add distinction to your collection.
• Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
• No GST/HST.

PACKAGING

Your coin comes encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded, red lacquered wood case protected by a black beauty box.

A ROYAL FIRST FOR THE RCM

This marks the first time we’ve featured His Majesty’s coin effigy alongside those of his predecessors dating back to Queen Victoria, and all on one coin.

DID YOU KNOW?

A longstanding tradition, each new monarch’s effigy typically faces in the opposite direction to that of their immediate predecessor. In January 1936, George V (whose portrait faces left) was succeeded by Edward VIII, who broke with tradition by insisting on a left-facing portrait, but no coins with his effigy were issued during his 326-day reign. His brother and successor, George VI (His Majesty’s grandfather), opted to have his portrait facing left, as if Edward VIII’s would have faced right according to protocol, and the tradition continues today.

The reverse design by artist Anna Bucciarelli features a circular arrangement of current and historical coin effigies, one for each reigning monarch whose likeness has graced Canada’s coins since Confederation (from top, counter-clockwise): the Queen Victoria diadem portrait (1870-1901) by L. C. Wyon; the effigy (1902-1910) of King Edward VII by G. W. De Saulles; the effigy (1911-1936) of King George V by Sir E. B. Mackennal; the uncrowned effigy (1937-1952) of King George VI by T. H. Paget; the laureate portrait (1953-1964) of Queen Elizabeth II by Mary Gillick; and the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III (2023-present) by Steven Rosati. This collection of royal coin portraits is surrounded by the emblems of the United Kingdom (Tudor rose, shamrock, thistle and daffodil) and Canada (maple leaf), and elegantly bordered by flourishes of acanthus leaves. 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.