1 oz 2026 Celebrating Canada's Diversity: Resilience and Unity Proof Gold Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

Celebrate Filipino heritage in Canada with this 99.99% pure gold 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 gold coin reflects that living legacy with a symbolic design that blends traditional artistry with a modern touch. At its heart lies genuine mother of pearl, long cherished in Filipino craftsmanship for its iridescent beauty and its association with nature’s gifts. 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 gold: A Filipino-Canadian cultural celebration.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Celebrate Filipino-Canadian heritage. Masterfully crafted in 1 oz. of 99.99% pure gold and rich in symbolism, this 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.
• Coin #7. Seventh coin in our annual series highlighting the cultural and historical diversity of Canadian society.
• First RCM collaboration. This is RCM's 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.
• Add rarity to your collection. Mintage is limited to. just 275 coins worldwide. Also available in 1 oz. 99.99% pure silver with simulated mother of pearl.
• Certified gemstone. For peace of mind, and the assurance of quality and authenticity, each coin comes with a separate certificate for the mother of pearl.
• 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 graphic beauty box.

GENUINE MOTHER OF PEARL

On your coin’s reverse, the iridescent centrepiece is genuine mother of pearl, an organic gem that is an important part of the Filipino art tradition, where delicate inlays bring luminous beauty to jewellery, furniture and design. Here, it represents the Philippines’ rich biodiversity and national treasures.

ELABORATE SYMBOLISM

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

DID YOU KNOW?

The 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.

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, genuine 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.

ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT

The Royal Canadian Mint is known as one of the most reputable mints in the world. The Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint opened in 1908 and was renamed The Royal Canadian Mint in 1931 when control was transferred to the Canadian government. Their high standards for excellence and quality allowed them to be the first refinery to manufacture 9999 fine gold bullion coins in 1982, as well as the first to reach 99999 fine gold purity in 1998.