2025 Allegories of Justice and Truth Antiqued Silver Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

A multidimensional tribute to Justice and Truth on the 150th anniversary of the Supreme Court of Canada.

For 150 years, the Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the rule of law and fostered public trust through its role as the highest court in Canada. For 2025, this dual-sided allegory design is a celebration of the institution’s rich history and its deep commitment to Justitia et Veritas, Justice and Truth, both of which are personified on this piece inspired by the statues that stand vigil outside the Court’s building in Ottawa. Cast in 99.99% pure silver and plated with yellow gold, Justice stands beside Truth, who provides stabilizing support, as they work together to ensure a fair and safe environment for all.

Justice and Truth – your allegories for 2025.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• A tribute to Justice and Truth. On the occasion of the 150ᵗʰ anniversary of the Supreme Court of Canada, this coin’s allegorical design was inspired by Walter S. Allward’s statues of Ivstitia (Justice) and Veritas (Truth), which stand next to the front steps of the Court’s building in Ottawa.
• Two allegories for 2025. Not one but two allegorical figures are featured side-by-side in this intricate design that presents a more contemporary take on the classic representations of Justice and Truth.
• The perfect pairing. Your Allegories of Justice and Truth coin is the perfect companion piece to 2023’s Allegory of Peace (Coin of the Year Award in the Most Inspirational Category) and 2024’s Allegory of Freedom. Collect them all!
• Low mintage. Only 1,800 coins are available worldwide.
• Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
• Weight: 104.63 g (99.99% pure silver outer ring); 39.57 g (99.99% pure silver cast)

PACKAGING

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.

A SHOWCASE OF EXPERT CRAFTMANSHIP

Crafted entirely in 99.99% pure silver, the coin’s open core houses the highly intricate, gold-plated, allegorical figures. The outer ring weighs 104.63 g while the 3D figures weigh 39.57 g.

A DUAL-SIDED DESIGN

The obverse is a continuation of the reverse design, thus providing a 360-degree view of the two allegorical figures.

GOLD PLATING

The allegorical figures are plated with yellow gold, which contrasts beautifully with the coin’s antique finish. Careful hand polishing resulted in a high shine that emphasizes the finest details.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Supreme Court of Canada was established in 1875, more than a century after the first courts were established in what is now Canada. It eventually became the final court of appeal in Canada, and it is the world’s only bilingual (English and French), bijural (common and civil law) top court.

Inspired by Walter S. Allward’s statues Ivstitia (Justice) and Veritas (Truth) that stand vigil over the front steps of the Supreme Court of Canada building in Ottawa, this coin design by Canadian artist Rebecca Yanovskaya features 3D allegorical personifications of Justice and Truth standing on a podium with the letters “SC” (for “Supreme Court”)—a nod to the Cormier Emblem, the Supreme Court’s historic badge, on the institution’s 150ᵗʰ anniversary. The emblem also inspired the laurel wreath along the inner ring that encircles Truth and Justice, with Justice extending her arm to support Truth while holding forth the Sword of Justice. On the outer ring, laurel branches unfurl around the figures, protecting and emboldening them to fulfill their purpose. A scroll banner bears the words “JUSTITIA ET VERITAS”—the Court’s motto and the name of the allegories, which are also visible on the obverse, where the diamond shape formed by nine lozenges (each bearing a maple leaf) represents the Court of nine judges, and is inspired by the Court’s badge. The obverse also features laurel branches and 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.