.9999 Pure Silver Coin - $50 (68g) - MRC - Heraldic Lion (very high relief) 2026

Here is another Canadian heraldic animal – the lion – reinterpreted and engraved in exceptional relief.

There are no lions in the Canadian wilderness. Yet this noble king of the jungle occupies a prominent place in Canadian heraldry. Depicted on the crest and shield of Canada's coat of arms, of which it is one of the supporters, the heraldic lion symbolizes both Canada's sovereignty and its historical ties to the United Kingdom, while embodying the virtues of bravery, courage, and strength.

Following the 2025 Heraldic Bear coin, this 99.99% pure silver coin offers a reinterpretation of the lion featured on many of Canada's official emblems. Reimagined in a heraldic style, the majestic creature is depicted face-on and sculpted in exceptional relief, while the wreath of floral emblems is engraved in very high relief, producing eye-catching varying relief heights.