Description
Though we do not know his name, the Unknown Soldier represents all fallen Canadian
service members, as well as the many sides of war: tragedy and sacrifice, honour and
victory, but above all, unity in our desire for peace and freedom. From the Royal Canadian Mint, the 2025 Fine Silver Proof Dollar marks the 25th anniversary of the completion of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, Ontario, where the dark granite sarcophagus has served as a focal point of commemoration since 2000. Incorporated into the coin design, the Tomb’s three-tiered granite construction and its sculpted overlay are artfully surrounded by its four base pieces, ultimately forming a more circular interpretation of this important monument that pays tribute to all Canadians who have served their country—including the many who rest unknown.
The Design:
Paying respects to Canada’s Unknown Soldier. The Fine Silver Proof Dollar features a
Remembrance theme in 2025, in honour of the 25th anniversary of the completion of
the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier—a site of memory and mourning—at the National
War Memorial in Ottawa.
