Celebrate Filipino heritage in Canada with this 99.99% pure silver coin.

One of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing cultural communities, Filipino Canadians enrich our cultural and social landscape through creativity, resilience, and bayanihan—a tradition of unity and communal support in times of need and in times of joy. The wide-ranging contributions of Filipino Canadians span the arts, healthcare, education, and countless other fields, reflecting a deep commitment to community, heritage, and collective progress.

This 99.99% pure silver coin reflects that living legacy with a symbolic design that blends traditional artistry with a modern touch. Glowing with the soft sheen of imitation mother of pearl, its round centrepiece serves as a tribute to the Philippines’ living abundance—its seas, landscapes, and natural wonders. Dynamic and refined, the piece celebrates Filipino artistry and the enduring spirit of Filipino culture—rooted in tradition, yet continually evolving within Canada’s vibrant multicultural story.

Shining in silver: A Filipino-Canadian cultural celebration.

Good to know

Celebrate Filipino-Canadian heritage. Rich in symbolism, this 99.99% pure silver coin celebrates Filipino culture in Canada. Its design pays tribute to the Filipino-Canadian community and the enduring spirit of bayanihan—the collective strength that uplifts and unites.

Imitation Mother of pearl. On your coin’s reverse, the centrepiece is imitation mother of pearl and represents both the Philippines’ rich biodiversity and national treasures. In the Filipino art tradition, delicate mother-of-pearl inlays bring luminous beauty to jewellery, furniture and design.

Coin #3. Third silver coin in this annual series highlighting the cultural and historical diversity of Canadian society. The series began with a 99.99% pure gold coin in 2019; it was expanded in 2024 to include a 99.99% pure silver version.

Elaborate symbolism. From the mythical Sarimanok to okir, the precision-engraved symbols capture the Philippines’ living traditions and reflect an enduring cultural pride.

First RCM collaboration. This is our first collaboration with internationally acclaimed visual artist Bert Monterona. Based in West Vancouver, B.C., Bert works across painting, sculpture and installation to explore culture, identity and social justice.

A limited collectible. Mintage is limited to 5,500 coins worldwide. Also available in 1 oz. 99.99% pure gold with genuine mother of pearl.

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

Did you know?

Philippines, one of Canada’s top three sources of immigration, is home to an incredible diversity—more than 185 languages and nearly 100 different ethnic groups thrive across its 7,000+ islands.

Behind closed doors

"When I created this design, I began with a vision of a wheel in motion—a circular movement symbolizing development and progress. I wanted a motif that could encircle the entire concept, so I chose a rope: something that binds, connects, and unites all cultures. After focusing on the centre portion, I experimented with various forms until I found a combination that truly captured that sense of movement. I’ve been weaving okir and Sarimanok motifs into my work since 1984, and they appear here. But the heart, alternating upright and inverted, is something special: it is the universal symbol of love and humanity—you can’t build a nation or community without heart."

– Bert Monterona, Artist

"Collaborating with artist Bert Monterona and connecting with the Filipino community in Canada was a deeply meaningful experience. It wasn’t just about designing a coin—it was about celebrating stories, values, and identity. I was truly inspired by their warmth, resilience, and strong spirit of community—qualities forever captured here."

– Alicia Cook Sapene, Product Manager

"The Filipino Heritage Coin from the Royal Canadian Mint is a special tribute to the growing richness of Filipino-Canadian heritage underpinning the bonds of friendship between the Philippines and Canada. The masterful design of Filipino-Canadian artist Bert Monterona poignantly unites the symbols of our shared stories and values in a single work of art and a true collector’s item. The Filipino Heritage Coin honors the resilience and unity of our peoples and is a worthy heirloom meant to be preserved and passed on. Mabuhay!"

— H.E. José Victor V. Chan-Gonzaga, Philippine Ambassador to Canada

"When I modelled it, the artwork consisted entirely of contour lines, so I had to decide how and where to create volume. The artist provided a written description of the meaning behind each symbol, and I tried to channel that into the sculpting—it was fascinating to learn about the different cultural elements! The handwork itself was relatively straightforward, though some of the tiny details were challenging to capture. Another difficulty was finding the right balance between a design that could take advantage of the allotted relief height and the risk of excessive fall-off if I went too high."

— Samantha Strath, 3D Artist-Engraver

About the design

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

The reverse design by Filipino-Canadian artist Bert Monterona features concentric rings composed of symbolic motifs, each representing unique facets of Filipino culture and the enduring values of resilience and unity. Forming the outermost ring, the rope motif symbolizes interconnected strength and diversity, while a row of triangular patterns evokes both the country’s mountain ranges and festive banderitas, reflecting the Filipino spirit of resilience and celebration. The next row features the swimming Sarimanok, the mythical bird representing migration, adaptability, and perseverance. Interwoven heart motifs follow, expressing love, compassion and the deep sense of community that unites Filipinos. Further in, Canadian sugar maple leaves blend seamlessly with plant-based okir motifs, symbolizing unity between the two cultures. At the centre, imitation mother of pearl crowns the engraved sun motif to represent freedom, unity, and cultural treasures. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

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