Canada Honors Centennial of Royal Canadian Legion

The Royal Canadian Mint has released commemorative coins honoring the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion, a nonprofit organization with 270,000 members supporting veterans in Canada and beyond. The commemoratives include a $100 pure gold coin, silver dollar, and fine silver proof set, all with limited mintages. 

“These stunning coins designed by the Royal Canadian Mint are truly a lasting testament to our legacy,” says Berkley Lawrence, Dominion president of the Royal Canadian Legion, in a press statement. “They help tell our story and mark our centenary in a such a thoughtful and beautiful way. They will be on permanent display at our national headquarters in Ottawa, and we hope they will also become treasured pieces for many others.”

The $100 gold coin is themed around the past, present, and future of the legion and bears symbols relating to World War I. Remembrance Day and the poppy are central themes on the silver dollar, and the silver proof set contains seven coins, including a version of the silver dollar plated in rose-colored gold. The obverse carries a portrait of King Charles III. The coins and proof set are available for sale on the Royal Canadian Mint’s website.