HERALDIC BEAR EHR/UHR Fine Silver Coin $50 Canada 2026
 
Another Canadian heraldic animal—this time, the lion—is reimagined in Extraordinarily High Relief.
You won’t find a lion in the wilds of Canada, but the noble king of beasts holds a lofty place in Canadian heraldry. Displayed on both the crest and shield of the Coat of Arms of Canada, and as one of its supporters, the heraldic lion symbolizes both Canada’s sovereignty and our historic ties to the United Kingdom, while also embodying the virtues of bravery, courage and strength.
 
The follow-up to 2025’s Heraldic Bear, this 99.99% pure silver coin presents a different take on the lion found in many official Canadian emblems. Reimagined in a heraldically stylized manner, the stately creature is depicted in a forward-facing pose and sculpted in Extraordinarily High Relief (EHR), while the wreath of floral emblems is engraved in Ultra High Relief (UHR), resulting in differing, eye-catching relief heights.
 
Enjoy a fresh take on a heraldic creature found in many Canadian emblems.
 
Special features
A Canadian heraldic animal, reimagined and refreshed. This 99.99% pure silver coin offers a fresh twist on emblematic art with its reimagining of one of Canada’s heraldic animals, the lion, which appears in many official Canadian emblems.
Flora and fauna are represented. This is a rare opportunity—the lion is rarely featured on Canadian coins! Meanwhile, the wreath consists of floral emblems that are also present in the Arms of Canada.
Renowned artist. Your coin’s heraldically stylized reverse was designed by renowned Canadian heraldic artist Cathy Bursey-Sabourin.
High relief, high demand. Only 2,000 coins are available worldwide, and the 2025 coin sold out quickly. Don’t wait!
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 black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.