2025 Dancing Ammolite Elements of Nature: Earth Silver Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

This second Dancing Ammolite showcases the elemental force of Earth.

The second Dancing Ammolite coin continues the series’ celebration of nature’s most fundamental elements by focusing on the one that grounds and nourishes us all: Earth. The life-sustaining element that lies beneath our feet is beautifully represented here by the blossoming motif that evokes nature’s cyclical rebirth and renewal, and by the branches and roots that are symbolic of steadfast, enduring growth. Selectively plated with yellow gold on the coin’s reverse, these engraved elements surround the ammolite mounted at the centre, where the rare Canadian gemstone embodies the rhythm of life, bouncing and flashing its lively colours with every movement.

Second in a series showcasing Canadian ammolite.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Coin #2. The Dancing Ammolite series showcases the captivating qualities of a rare and uniquely Canadian gemstone, while also representing the elemental forces that produced it. Collect all four coins!
• Green earth. Ethically mined from Alberta’s Bearpaw Geological Formation, ammolite is known for exhibiting many iridescent colours, including green hues that perfectly reflect the Earth theme for 2025.
• A dynamic design. Earth as a grounding force for growth and a vital source of sustenance is also represented in the engraved design that surrounds and complements the dancing ammolite.
• A special cut. Your round-shaped ammolite features a checkerboard cut that maximizes its lustre and colour display.
• Low mintage. Only 950 coins are available worldwide.

PACKAGING

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a green graphic beauty box bearing an image of the coin.

DANCING LIGHT

The genuine Canadian ammolite is mounted and housed in an intricate 3D frame designed and hand-crafted by Canadian-owned and operated Beverly Hills Jewellers. The jewellery mount allows the ammolite to move, “dance” and flash its colour with the slightest movement of its coin base.

SELECTIVE PACKAGING

Select design elements, including the gemstone mount, are plated with yellow gold to create a gleaming colour contrast.

DID YOU KNOW?

Earth, as an elemental force, is key to the formation of ammolite. This rare, organic gemstone is cut from fossilized shells of prehistoric marine creatures (ammonites) excavated from Alberta’s Bearpaw Geological Formation, which is composed primarily of shale. Alberta is the only place in the world where ammolite—the province’s official gemstone—is mined commercially.

Enhanced with selective gold plating, the reverse design by Canadian artist Mariya Olshevska is a representation of the Earth element in nature. A spring blossom contained within a bulb-like shape symbolizes nature’s cyclical renewal; as a repeating motif, it forms the petals of a larger flower shape, while the overlapping arrangement of tree branches and roots is representative of steadfast growth. At the centre, a standard grade ammolite that has been ethically sourced from Alberta’s Bearpaw Geological Formation is set in a 3D mount fashioned by Canadian jewellery manufacturer Beverly Hills Jewellers; the gold-plated setting allows the suspended gemstone to “dance” at the slightest movement of the coin base. The obverse features a stylized version of the engraved reverse, as well as the gold-plated 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.