In honour of Black History Month, the Royal Canadian Mint has proudly designed a 99.99% pure silver tribute to a Canadian civil rights pioneer, Viola Desmond (1914-1965). Each commemorative coin is accompanied by a new, $10 Viola Desmond banknote recently issued by the Bank of Canada.

Her courageous stand against racial discrimination is a milestone moment in Canada's history. It is part of this nation's continuing journey to equal rights and freedoms for all.

Your coin and the accompanying certificate of authenticity include a copy of Viola Desmond's signature and a new $10 vertical bank note issued by the Bank of Canada on November 18, 2018, featuring Viola Desmond's portrait.