A tribute to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, whose resting place is hallowed ground.

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.

Your 2025 Fine Silver Proof Dollar marks the 25th anniversary of the completion of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, Ontario, where the dark granite sarcophagus has served as a focal point of commemoration since 2000. Incorporated into the coin design, the Tomb’s three-tiered granite construction and its sculpted overlay are artfully surrounded by its four base pieces, ultimately forming a more circular interpretation of this important monument that pays tribute to all Canadians who have served their country—including the many who rest unknown.

Remembering when Canada’s Unknown Soldier was brought home.

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Join us in paying respect to Canada’s Unknown Soldier. 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.

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.

A close view of the Memorial Crosses. The three Memorial (Silver) Crosses have never been re-created on a coin… until now. Each one bears the Royal Cypher of either King George V, King George VI or Queen Elizabeth II.

Your proof dollar for 2025. One of the first releases of the year, the annual Fine Silver Proof Dollar is our flagship collector coin and one of the most anticipated collectibles.

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 35,000 coins are available worldwide—a lower mintage than 2024.

Also available: The 2025 Fine Silver Proof Set contains a selectively gold-plated version of the Proof Dollar.

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

No GST/HST

Did you know?

Randomly selected from among the many unknown Canadian soldiers buried near Vimy Ridge in France, the Unknown Soldier’s remains were exhumed from the Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery in the French commune of Souchez. Following a ceremony at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial on May 25, 2000, the casket containing the remains was flown to Ottawa, where the soldier lay in state for three days in the Hall of Honour on Parliament Hill before being laid to rest in a nationally televised ceremony on May 28.

Re-created on this coin, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier’s bronze overlay was created by artist Mary-Ann Liu of Mission, B.C., who also designed the reverse of our 2025 $100 Pure Gold tribute.

Since Newfoundland did not join Canada until 1949, the remains of an unknown Newfoundland First World War soldier were repatriated in 2024. This fallen service member was reinterred at the National War Memorial in St. John’s, NL, on July 1—the anniversary of the Newfoundland Regiment’s advance at Beaumont-Hamel during the Battle of the Somme.

Behind closed doors

"I’ve always had a particular interest, or maybe reverence, for artworks created as memorials. To an artist, they represent a task that must be executed flawlessly, as the stakes are so high—creating a locus for all our most sacred and tender feelings, where the lessons and losses must be in balance, and where beauty offers tangible healing to a community.

The tomb in Ottawa is an interesting and poignant monument. There is an anachronism in the claymore laid to rest among the maples, as it was not used to fight in the First World War, but the symbol is understood all the same: it signifies protection, wielded by those who rise to ward off that which would harm us, and that is timeless."

– Pandora Young, Artist

“The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, alongside this coin, stand as a solemn tribute to all Canadians - known and unknown - whether they served in the navy, army, air force or merchant navy, and sacrificed for their country. As we commemorate the 25th anniversary of this sacred monument in Ottawa, let us honour the human cost of our nation's commitment to peace and freedom, both in the past and for generations to come. Lest we forget.”

– Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence

“The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is not just a monument; it is a symbol of the countless sacrifices made by Canadians in service to our country. As someone who was deeply involved in its creation, it is incredibly meaningful to see this 25th anniversary coin as a testament to those who served. This coin reflects the ongoing commitment of our nation to remember and honour all who fought for our freedoms, ensuring their sacrifices are never forgotten.”

– Brigadier-General (Ret’d) Duane Daly, Past Dominion Secretary, The Royal Canadian Legion

About the design

Your Fine Silver Proof Dollar is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.

Designed by Canadian artist Pandora Young, the 2025 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.

The Poppy Design is a registered trademark of The Royal Canadian Legion (Dominion Command) and is used under licence.

Product # 246103

Fine Silver Proof Dollar - Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (2000-2025) (2025)