2026 Canada $15 Clan Animals: Sandhill Crane Fine Silver (No Tax)

2026 Canada $15 Clan Animals: Sandhill Crane Fine Silver (No Tax)

The first of the Royal Canadian Mint’s Clan Animals honouring the Anishinabek teachings. Order today!

The Sandhill Crane stands tall among the reeds, a poised sentinel who serves as the guiding voice of the Anishinabek. The air often trembles with its trumpeting call—a sound that has, since time immemorial, summoned gatherings and affirmed connection between people.

Coin #1 reflects the poise and authority of Ajijaak, a living emblem of guidance and collective purpose. Revered as one of the core clans of the Anishinabek, Ajijaak carries the weight of leadership and wisdom, and the power to reach beyond the horizon.

Honouring Ajijaak, the emblem of leadership and connection.

Among the Anishinabek, Ajijaak (the Crane) is a principal Chieftain clan, known for its powerful call and role as a communicator—traits that inspired its sacred status and storytelling legacy. It’s also the clan to which artist Mark Nadjiwan belongs, reflecting deep cultural roots in his work.

Designed by Anishinaabe artist Mark V. Nadjiwan, the coin’s reverse shows a red sun in the morning sky, with an additional touch of red colour on the top of the Sandhill Crane’s head. Ajijaak (the Crane) stands poised among the cattails, wings unfurled as if ready to lift its call across the land. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

Specifications:
RCM Number: 252575
Mintage: 10,000
Composition: 99.99% pure silver with selective colour
Weight: 23.17 g
Diameter: 36.07 mm
Face Value: $15
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artists: Mark V. Nadjiwan (rev), Steven Rosati (obv)

Special Features

• First in a new series. The three-coin Clan Animals series celebrates clan animals central to Anishinabek identity and teachings. Each work reflects their enduring role as spiritual guides and living links between the Anishinabek and the animal world.
• Enhanced with colour. A sleek, contemporary palette pairs bold, elemental forms—like the sun and the top of the Sandhill Crane’s head, rendered here in striking red—with the understated elegance of soft earth tones.
• First RCM collaboration with artist Mark Nadjiwan. The Royal Canadian Mint is proud to feature the work of Mark Nadjiwan in this three-coin series—his first collaboration with the Royal Canadian Mint. Mark is a member of Neyaashiinigmiing Unceded First Nation near Owen Sound, Ontario, part of the Anishinabek Nation. His striking pen-and-ink style, inspired by the Woodland tradition, is recognized across Canada and internationally. Through his unique artistic voice, Mark brings powerful cultural storytelling to life, and we’re honoured to showcase his work in this meaningful series
• Complete the story. Collect all three coins in this series:
• Coin 1: Sandhill Crane
• Coin 2: Bear
• Coin 3: Otter
• Limited mintage. Crafted in ¾ oz. of 99.99% pure silver with a limited mintage of 10,000.
• No GST/HST

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