2025 Canada $50 Allegories of Justice and Truth Fine Silver (No Tax)

2025 Canada $50 Allegories of Justice and Truth Fine Silver (No Tax)

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.

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.

Specifications:
RCM Number: 250795
Mintage: 7,500
Composition: 99.99% pure silver with a gold-plated embellishment cast in 99.99% pure silver
Weight: 104.63 g (outer ring), 39.57 g (embellishment)
Diameter: 65.25 mm
Face Value: $50
Finish: Antique
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Rebecca Yanovskaya (reverse), Steven Rosati (obverse)

Special Features:

• 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.
• A showcase of expert craftsmanship. 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.
• The perfect pairing. The 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.

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