The Royal Canadian Mint has been rolling out an exciting array of colourful and commemorative coins in recent years, and 2025 is no exception. Whether you’re paying with cash or collecting coins, keep an eye on your change — you might just find a piece of history (and art) in your wallet.
From tributes to iconic Canadian figures to vibrant artistic collaborations, here are seven remarkable coins you could spot in your change this year.
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1. Anne of Green Gables Loonie
A Tribute to L. M. Montgomery and Her Beloved Heroine
Released in June 2024, this $1 coin honours famed author L. M. Montgomery, known for creating the timeless character Anne Shirley of Anne of Green Gables.
The coin showcases Montgomery’s profile alongside Anne’s, both gazing across Prince Edward Island’s pastoral landscape. The design includes Montgomery’s signature — complete with her iconic hand-drawn cat — and a vivid colour palette of blue skies and farmland in orange and green.
Minted: 3 million
Coloured version: 2 million
2. Supreme Court of Canada Loonie
Celebrating 150 Years of Canadian Justice
This dark blue $1 coin commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Supreme Court of Canada. It features an engraving of the Court’s façade, accompanied by bronze statues Justitia and Veritas — symbols of Justice and Truth.
A blue and white anniversary logo featuring the number “150” and laurel branches marks this special edition, minted in April 2025.
Versions:
- Colour-enhanced (blue and white)
- Classic gold
3. Royal Canadian Air Force Toonie
A Sky-High Salute to 100 Years of Service
Issued in September 2024, this $2 coin honours the centennial of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Its dark blue core highlights a Model H of the CC-130 Hercules aircraft beneath the RCAF roundel.
The outer ring displays a lineup of eight historic and modern RCAF aircraft, making this toonie a miniature aviation museum.
Anniversary years: 1924 – 2024
4. Inuit Nunangat Light Blue Toonie
A Powerful Cultural Celebration in Every Coin
Launched in November 2024, this stunning $2 coin honours Inuit Nunangat — the Inuit homeland in Canada. Designed by four Inuit artists, the light blue inner core depicts Nuliajuk, the spirit of the sea, surrounded by Arctic animals including a seal, walrus, beluga whales, and Arctic char.
The outer ring includes artistic interpretations of uluit (traditional knives) and the inscription “Inuit Nunangat.”
Minted: 3 million
Coloured version: 2 million with light blue core
5. National Indigenous Peoples Day Green Toonie
Representing First Nations, Inuit and Métis Cultures
First introduced in 2023, this colourful $2 coin continues to circulate and celebrate the heritage of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. The green inner core bursts with colours — red, orange, black, and white — symbolizing the diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultures.
Minted: 3 million
Coloured version: 2 million
6. Elsie MacGill Camo Loonie
Honouring a Trailblazing Engineer and WWII Heroine
Known as the “Queen of the Hurricanes,” Elsie MacGill is celebrated with this unique loonie released in August 2023. The coin features subtle green and brown camo tones reflecting her WWII contributions and highlights from the Royal Canadian Air Force in red and blue.
Minted:
- 2 million coloured
- 1 million classic
7. Jean-Paul Riopelle Artwork Toonie
Carry a Piece of Canadian Art History in Your Pocket
Issued in October 2023, this $2 coin features part of Jean-Paul Riopelle’s iconic 1992 painting L’Hommage à Rosa Luxemburg. The design is bursting with original hues of orange, blue, brown, and white, turning each coin into a portable canvas.
Minted: 3 million
Coloured version: 2 million
Watch Your Wallet — You Could Be Holding a Masterpiece
These coins are more than spare change — they’re commemorative treasures that celebrate Canada’s culture, history, and diversity. With millions in circulation, these vibrant coins might be closer than you think. Check your wallet, your change jar, or even your next cash purchase — and you could find a tiny, colourful piece of Canadian pride.