150th Anniversary of the ...
150th Anniversary of the Library of Parliament – 1 oz. Fine Silver Coin
150th Anniversary of the Library of Parliament – 1 oz. Fine Silver Coin
About
A UHR celebration of 150 years of architectural splendour and civic purpose.
Rising up from Parliament Hill in our nation’s capital—and from this coin’s surface, thanks to Ultra High Relief (UHR)—the Library of Parliament has stood as a beacon of democracy and learning since 1876. Its iconic dome and ornate stonework withstood the devastating fire of 1916, enduring as the sole surviving piece of the original Centre Block building. Today, beneath the gaze of the iconic Peace Tower, the Library stands as an architectural marvel that continues to inspire Canadians on its 150th anniversary; it is a living testament to our shared pursuit of knowledge, democratic values, and cultural memory.
Bound by history: Canada’s Library of Parliament at 150.
Special features
- Proudly standing since 1876. Celebrate a century and a half of knowledge, heritage and inspiration—celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canada’s Library of Parliament!
- Repository of parliamentary history. With this design, we’re honouring the Library of Parliament’s historic milestone by celebrating both its structure and its story as a vital resource for parliamentarians and the public.
- A limited collectible. Crafted in 1 oz. of 99.99% pure silver with a mintage of 4,500 coins available worldwide.
- 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 Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.
Features
Engraved in Ultra High Relief (UHR)
In this rear view of the Centre Block building on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ultra High Relief (UHR) emphasizes the Library of Parliament’s octagonal building by raising it higher than the surrounding architecture, making it more visually prominent so that it easily draws attention.
UHR meets selective colour
A selective application of colour brings fall flair to the scene, which captures the breathtaking beauty of Ottawa’s seasonal colours—and of Canada’s famous maple trees.
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Design & Artist
Reverse
Tony Bianco
Obverse
Steven Rosati
The reverse design by Canadian artist Tony Bianco presents a view of the Library of Parliament, located at the rear of the Centre Block building on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario. The historic octagonal stone building is highlighted by Ultra High Relief (UHR), which draws attention to its ornate High Victorian Gothic Revival architectural style. Selective colour also adds a profusion of fall colours to the scene, highlighting both the tree-covered bluff that rises from the Ottawa River and the maple leaves (above) that frame the view. Above the scroll banner, an open book displays the dates '1876' and '2026,' commemorating the Library’s 150th anniversary. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.
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