1 oz 2026 Colourful Birds: Canada Jays Colourized Proof Silver Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

Meet the sixth Colourful Birds—bold, curious, and unmistakably Canadian.

The Canada jay is a year-round resident of the boreal forests that stretch from coast to coast and into the North—exactly why it earns its patriotic name. While other bird species pack their bags for warmer places, this grey-and-white songbird stays put, stashing snacks and turning winter into its own playground. Bold and curious, the Canada jay loves to swoop in and check out anything new, especially if it might be edible. On this Colourful Birds coin, its bold spirit and evergreen perch pop against the winter backdrop, celebrating the resilience and quiet charm of Canada’s namesake bird.

Coin #6 in this bird-themed series.

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DE LA PIÈCE

• Coin #6. Each coin in the Colourful Birds series highlights Mother Nature’s contrasting colours throughout the seasons—as seen on 2021’s Blue Jay, 2022’s Cedar Waxwing, 2023’s Northern Cardinal, 2024’s American Goldfinch, 2025’s Baltimore Oriole, and now, 2026’s Canada Jays. Collect them all!
• Get up close. Meet the Canada jay, a winter-ready bird with year-round charm! Your coin’s reverse features an eye-level view for a more immersive and engaging connection with this northern songbird.
• Fine silver. Your coin is crafted in 1 oz. of 99.99% pure silver.
• A popular theme. A thoughtful gift for any bird lovers, and a gorgeous addition to your nature-themed collection.
• Quantité limitée. Le tirage est limité à 7 500 pièces dans le monde.
• Un certificat numéroté inclus. La Monnaie royale canadienne garantit l'authenticité de toutes ses pièces de collection.

EMBALLAGE

La pièce est encapsulée et présentée dans un boîtier à double coque noir orné du logo de la Monnaie royale canadienne, assorti d’une boîte protectrice noire.

UNE COULEUR SÉLECTIVE

By highlighting the Canada jays and their evergreen perch, the focus is kept on nature’s colours.

LE SAVIEZ-VOUS ?

The Canada jay has a habit of hoarding food, using its saliva to stick small items to tree branches high above the (eventual) snow line for later use. Its fluffy plumage comes in handy in winter, when it puffs up its feathers to cover its feet and keep warm on cold days.

The reverse design by Canadian artist Tony Bianco features a pair of Canada jays (Perisoreus canadensis)—one rests on a white pine branch, while the other swoops in on the wing. Their grey-and-white plumage, along with the evergreen branches, stand out against the engraved winter landscape where a snow-covered path leads to a distant log cabin. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

À PROPOS DE LA MONNAIE ROYALE CANADIENNE

La Monnaie royale canadienne est connue pour être l'une des monnaies les plus réputées au monde. La succursale d'Ottawa de la Monnaie royale a ouvert ses portes en 1908 et a été rebaptisée Monnaie royale canadienne en 1931 lorsque le contrôle a été transféré au gouvernement canadien. Ses normes élevées d'excellence et de qualité lui ont permis d'être la première raffinerie à fabriquer des pièces d'investissement en or d'une pureté de 9999 en 1982, ainsi que la première à atteindre une pureté d'or de 99999 en 1998.