Heraldic Lion - Pure Silv...

$279.52 USD
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Heraldic Lion - Pure Silver EHR/UHR Coin

Silver 2026 Mintage 2,000
New

Heraldic Lion - Pure Silver EHR/UHR Coin

Silver 2026 Mintage 2,000
$279.52 USD
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About

Another Canadian heraldic animal—this time, the lion—is reimagined in Extraordinarily High Relief.

You won’t find a lion in the wilds of Canada, but the noble king of beasts holds a lofty place in Canadian heraldry. Displayed on both the crest and shield of the Coat of Arms of Canada, and as one of its supporters, the heraldic lion symbolizes both Canada’s sovereignty and our historic ties to the United Kingdom, while also embodying the virtues of bravery, courage and strength.

The follow-up to 2025’s Heraldic Bear, this 99.99% pure silver coin presents a different take on the lion found in many official Canadian emblems. Reimagined in a heraldically stylized manner, the stately creature is depicted in a forward-facing pose and sculpted in Extraordinarily High Relief (EHR), while the wreath of floral emblems is engraved in Ultra High Relief (UHR), resulting in differing, eye-catching relief heights.

Enjoy a fresh take on a heraldic creature found in many Canadian emblems.

Special features

  • A Canadian heraldic animal, reimagined and refreshed. This 99.99% pure silver coin offers a fresh twist on emblematic art with its reimagining of one of Canada’s heraldic animals, the lion, which appears in many official Canadian emblems.
  • Flora and fauna are represented. This is a rare opportunity—the lion is rarely featured on Canadian coins! Meanwhile, the wreath consists of floral emblems that are also present in the Arms of Canada.
  • Renowned artist. Your coin’s heraldically stylized reverse was designed by renowned Canadian heraldic artist Cathy Bursey-Sabourin.
  • High relief, high demand. Only 2,000 coins are available worldwide, and the 2025 coin sold out quickly. Don’t wait!
  • 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.
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Features

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New combined engraving technique

Two engraving techniques have been combined to achieve maximum relief on one side of the coin. The lion engraved in Extraordinarily High Relief (EHR) reaches a peak height of 4.3 mm, while the surrounding wreath struck in Ultra High Relief (UHR) is lower but still significantly higher than traditional engraving.

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Woodgrain field pattern

Both sides of the coin feature a woodgrain field pattern that is not just aesthetically pleasing, it also serves as a visual connection to the natural world that has inspired most of Canada’s identifying emblems.

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Specifications

Product Number 251995
Mintage 2,000
Composition 99.99% pure silver
Weight 68 g
Diameter 50 mm
Edge Serrated
Face Value $50
Finish Proof
Packaging Black clamshell with black beauty box
Artist Cathy Bursey-Sabourin (reverse), Steven Rosati (obverse)

DID YOU KNOW?

Strong and noble, the lion is a common emblem in Canadian heraldry—in fact, it is featured in eight of the 10 provincial arms. You’ll find several lions in the Arms of Canada: in the shield, as a supporter of the shield, and as part of the crest that also appears on the flag of the Governor General.

Design & Artist

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Reverse

Cathy Bursey-Sabourin

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Obverse

Steven Rosati

Backed by a woodgrain pattern, the reverse design by Cathy Bursey-Sabourin features a lion depicted in a heraldically stylized manner within a cartouche frame. The lion is presented in a forward-facing pose and engraved in Extraordinarily High Relief (EHR). The surrounding wreath is engraved in Ultra High Relief (UHR) and consists of floral emblems from the Arms of Canada—the Tudor rose of England, the thistle of Scotland, the shamrock of Ireland, the lily of France, and Canada’s maple leaf—along with seed pods, flower buds and maple keys signifying renewal and hope for the future. The woodgrain pattern also appears on the obverse, which features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

Cathy Bursey-Sabourin, Heraldry Expert and Coin Artist

“The design was based on reimagining elements from the Canadian Coat of Arms, featuring a lion’s head and the floral emblems of England, Scotland, Ireland and France, as well as maple leaves for Canada. The lion is placed on a cartouche frame similar to the one used on the previous coin in the series, and evoking the curls of wood created when woodworking. This element represents a walk in the woods, connecting the flora and fauna elements of the design, albeit in a figurative way. Obviously, one would not encounter a lion or some of the floral elements on this coin in a Canadian setting, but the symbolism of heraldry is not bound by the logic of nature!”

Cathy Bursey-Sabourin, Heraldry Expert and Coin Artist

Dr. Samy Khalid, Chief Herald of Canada and Director of the Canadian Heraldic Authority

“From its very beginnings, heraldry has featured the lion as a powerful and inspiring symbol. We see it in the arms of Canada and in those of eight of the 10 provinces, and it is used as an emblem in many cultural traditions around the world. The design of this new coin admirably depicts this king of the animal world, along with the floral emblems found in the arms of Canada.”

Dr. Samy Khalid, Chief Herald of Canada and Director of the Canadian Heraldic Authority

Steven Stewart, Engraver-3D Artist

“The real challenge of this project is to live up to the beautiful work that Louis-Rémi did on the previous Heraldic Bear coin. My intent was to sculpt in the same visual style as the Bear, so that those lucky enough to own it could proudly present these two coins side-by-side, and that they could be in dialogue with each other in terms of sculpting approach and stylistic execution. It is worth mentioning that, personally, this project was a joy because of the rare opportunity to sculpt a lion that, although representative of Canadian iconography, does not appear very frequently in our coin designs.”

Steven Stewart, Engraver-3D Artist

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