Honouring those who serve and have served.

Each year on November 11, Canada pauses to honour all who serve or have served our country in times of war and peace, and our annual Remembrance Day coin keeps that spirit of gratitude and remembrance alive year-round. The 2024 edition presents a stirring visual metaphor for the more than 2,300,000 who served in Canada’s military throughout its history, including the more than 118,000 who ultimately gave their lives. Its reverse shows the red-petalled flower of Remembrance in various stages of bloom, from the poppy that proudly stands tall as a symbol of those who serve or have served, to the drooping one that pays respect to our fallen—those who are gone, but whose sacrifices will not be forgotten.

Service and sacrifice, represented by red poppies.

Good to know

Honouring Canadians who serve and have served. An annual issue, each Remembrance Day coin honours those who serve and have served this country in times of war and peace. Its reverse features a symbol of sacrifice that dates back to the First World War and endures today: the red poppy of Remembrance.

Selective colour. While frostings add dimension and depth to the engraving, the selective use of colour puts focus on the red poppies that represent Canadian combatants past and present, as well as the fallen.

A visual metaphor. Depicted in various stages of bloom, the poppies on your coin’s reverse serve as metaphors for service and sacrifice, life and loss, and most of all, hope.

An annual commemoration. A key commemorative theme year after year, our previous Remembrance Day coins tend to sell out quickly—order your 2024 coin today.

Fine silver. Crafted in 1 oz. of 99.99% pure silver with a limited mintage of 7,500 coins.

Soon to be cherished. Add this heartfelt expression of Remembrance to your collection, where it will inspire reflection year after year.

Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.

Did you know?

Remembrance Day (originally Armistice Day) in Canada is observed every year on November 11, as the armistice agreement that ended the First World War came into effect at 11 a.m. on that date (“the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month”) in 1918.

Behind closed doors

“The flower petals are presented in full colour, with hues ranging from vivid scarlet to more gentle shades of crimson and burgundy, adding depth and dimension to their appearance. While the leaves are stylized to allow execution in metal, the three arching stems are held together by a ribbon at the centre, each one curved slightly to echo the coin’s circular shape for maximum visual impact.”

– Anna Bucciarelli, Artist

“For 2024, we’ve moved away from depicting the poppy in its environmental or usage context to represent the life cycle of the flower as a metaphor for generational loss and the hope for rebirth. It’s elegant in its simplicity, and I think it captures the spirit of remembrance beautifully.”

– Steven Stewart, 3D Artist-Engraver

About the design

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

The reverse design by Canadian artist Anna Bucciarelli centres on the poppy, the flower of Remembrance. Backed by stylized leaves and held together by a ribbon bearing the words “CANADA” and “2024”, the three poppies are presented in various stages of bloom: representing those who serve or have served, the tallest poppy (middle) is shown in full bloom with bold red petals that symbolize strength and life; pointing downward, another selectively coloured poppy honours the fallen and signals support for those who have given so much for their country; and the third poppy, an engraved bud, symbolizes resilience, hope and renewal, even in the face of tragedy. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Steven Rosati.

Product # 246076

$20 Pure Silver Coin - Remembrance Day (2024)