The Royal Canadian Mint’s February 2026 collector coin lineup spans fine art, cultural heritage, conservation, geography and maritime history, underscoring the breadth of themes driving its numismatic program.
Leading the releases are two coins inspired by Tom Thomson’s iconic 1916–17 painting The Jack Pine. Issued in both fine silver and pure gold, the engraved designs reinterpret Thomson’s expressive brushwork in sculptural relief, emphasizing texture, movement and structure without the use of colour. A range of engraving techniques was employed to convey the emotional depth of the original work. The two-ounce fine silver coin is limited to 4,000 pieces, while the one-kilogram pure gold edition has a mintage of just 75.
Cultural storytelling continues with the 2026 Commemorating Black History: Adinkra Symbols coin. Struck in one ounce of 99.99 per cent pure silver and limited to 5,000 pieces, the design draws on traditional symbols of the Akan people of Ghana, representing values such as respect, peace and unity while recognizing the enduring influence of African heritage in Canada.
The Mint also launches a new four-coin annual program with Canada’s National Parks – Torngat Mountains National Park. The one-ounce fine silver issue, limited to 7,000 pieces, features artwork by Bronson Jacque depicting the rugged northern Labrador landscape known to Inuit as Tongait, or “place of spirits.” Additional 2026 issues will highlight Kluane National Park and Reserve, Grasslands National Park and Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve.
Wildlife conservation takes centre stage in the 2026 Specimen Set, which includes a barn owl on the exclusive Specimen Dollar. With a mintage of 30,000, the set is the only way to obtain the barn owl dollar and draws attention to the species’ declining Canadian population.
Rounding out the February offerings is Maple Leaves in Motion, a five-ounce fine silver coin marking the 30th anniversary of the maple tree’s designation as Canada’s national arboreal emblem. Limited to 2,000 pieces, the design features rose and yellow gold plating on multiple maple leaves set against a micro-patterned background that creates a dynamic light-shifting effect.
The Mint also continues its Tall Ships series with Tall Ships: Ketch Rig, a pure gold coin limited to 800 examples. The reverse portrays a working ketch being unloaded along the St. Lawrence shoreline, capturing a scene that reflects the historic importance of maritime trade in early Canada.