2026 Canada 50th Anniversary of the CN Tower Commemorative Collector Keepsake Card

2026 Canada 50th Anniversary of the CN Tower Commemorative Collector Keepsake Card

An easy way to get—or give—both versions of Canada’s $2 CN Tower coin.

With a Commemorative Collector Keepsake Card, you get both versions of the 50th Anniversary of the CN Tower coin—struck and colour with glow—in one complete set! The 2026 $2 commemorative circulation coin celebrates Canada’s tallest freestanding structure on the 50th anniversary of its official opening. The colourized edition is only the second glow-in-the-dark Canadian circulation coin. Both versions, however, showcase the same engraved view of Toronto’s evolving skyline, unmistakably defined by Canada’s National Tower—a world-famous landmark that continues to shine brightly in the hearts and minds of Canadians.

Reaching for the sky: A two-coin celebration of Canada’s tallest icon.

Conceived by visionary architects and engineers as a bold answer to a telecommunications challenge, the CN Tower emerged as both a triumph of engineering and a modern architectural wonder. In just over two years, more than 1,500 workers—rotating through 24-hour shifts, five days a week—completed the concrete form, topping it with a massive steel mast that brought its height to a whopping 553.33 metres (1,815 feet, 5 inches), making it the world’s tallest freestanding structure from 1976 until 2007.

Designed by Canadian illustrator Carl Wiens, the coin’s reverse commemorates the 50th anniversary (“50 YEARS ANS”) of the official opening of the CN Tower (“LA TOUR CN TOWER”) on June 26, 1976. The inner core features a view of the CN Tower overlooking Lake Ontario and dominating a contemporary downtown Toronto skyline, whose tall skyscrapers tower above an outline of the city’s skyline as it appeared in 1976. When the photo-luminescent (glow-in-the-dark) technology is activated on the colourized coin, the scene shows the CN Tower and skyline illuminated at night, reflecting Toronto’s vibrant energy. Additional silhouettes on the outer ring represent five decades of growth and architectural evolution, with the skyline in 1976 appearing on the left and the 2026 cityscape on the right—a visual record of Toronto’s transformation into a modern, world-class city. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

Specifications:
RCM Number: 254318
Mintage: 50,000
Composition - Coloured: Outer Ring: Three-ply nickel plated steel; Inner Core: Three-ply brass-plated aluminum bronze with selective colour and photo-luminescent (glow-in-the-dark) technology
Composition - Uncoloured: Outer Ring: Three-ply nickel plated steel; Inner Core: Three-ply brass-plated aluminum bronze Weight: 6.99 g (per coin)
Diameter: 28 mm
Face Value: $2
Finish: Circulation
Edge: Interrupted Serrations
Artists: Carl Wiens (rev), Steven Rosati (obv)

Special Features

• The CN Tower turns 50. Join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the opening of the CN Tower—Canada’s glowing icon that has been lighting up the Toronto skyline and Canadian hearts since 1976!
• A collecting highlight of 2026. Included here, the glow-in-the-dark $2 piece is destined to become one of the most talked-about coins in 2026, and a future favourite among those who appreciate innovation in design.
• Past and present. Toronto’s changing skyline is represented by the silhouettes engraved on the outer ring, while within the core design, the 1976 cityscape (black on the colourized coin) stands in the shadow of today’s taller skyscrapers.
• Fun for all ages. Perfect for those who can’t get enough of Toronto’s CN Tower—whether you’ve admired it from afar, from the ground, or even gazed out from its heights. A great way to share your interest in coins with family, friends, and new collectors!
• Limited supply. Limited to 50,000 keepsake cards worldwide.

Packaging:
This two $2 commemorative circulation coins come packaged together in a colourful folder designed for easy handling, viewing and sharing.

Designs, official marks, and images of the CN Tower are trademarks of Canada Lands Company Limited, used under license. Les représentations, les marques officielles et les images de la Tour CN sont des marques de commerce de la Société immobilière du Canada limitée, utilisées sous licence.