4709) "Wild Sable Island Horses". Canada: 65th anniversary of their designation as a protected species: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued 20 Dollars Silver Proof Coins to highlight the equine Breed: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2026:
The Header/Banner presents the Obverse and Reverse of the $20 (Twenty Dollars) Silver Proof Coin against a background representation of a Wild Horse frolicking in the coastal waters.
$20 (Twenty Dollars) Silver Proof Coins Highlight
Wild Sable Island Horses which capture the beauty of an equine breed unique to one Maritime province.
The Royal Canadian Mint has brought out Silver
Proof Coins that capture the beauty of an equine breed unique to one Maritime
province.
The Sable Island horses are iconic to many wildlife enthusiasts,
representing the wildness, isolation, mystery, splendour and energy of the
island of Nova Scotia.
The release of the coins coincides with the 65th
anniversary of their designation as a protected species.
Herds of Sable Island horses
have roamed freely for generations, largely untouched by human influence on
remote sandbars off the coast of this maritime province.
Descended from horses
introduced in the 1700s, the Sable Island horses faced permanent removal from
the island in 1960 when the government proposed to sell the horses due to
concerns over malnutrition, inbreeding and harsh conditions.
The news of their
proposed removal touched off a wave of public outcry. Moved by the letters
received from concerned Canadians of all ages, then-Prime Minister John
Diefenbaker intervened.
Because of public support
and that of the Prime Minister, the horses gained protected status through an
amendment to the Canada Shipping Act, ensuring their survival and permanent
place on the island, ensuring they remained free and undisturbed.
In 2013, Sable
Island became a National Park Reserve, bringing the island and its famous
horses now with the designation of a naturalised species under the protection
of the Canada National Parks Act, and under the direct responsibility of Parks
Canada.
The Coin:
The Reverse of the $20 (Twenty Dollars) Silver Proof Coin design is based
on a photograph titled - "The Stallion and the Sea" taken by Canadian equine
photographer Sandy Sharkey during a visit to Sable Island, Nova Scotia, in
2014.
The image shows one of the island’s famous wild horses galloping at full
speed on the sandy beach from the left side.
Above the primary design along the
upper periphery is the text "CANADA" together with the year of issue, "2026" placed just
below.
Along the lower periphery is the coin’s denomination "20 DOLLARS".
The Obverse of the $20 (Twenty Dollars) Silver Proof Coin includes the left facing effigy of Charles III created by Canadian artist Steven
Rosati.
The peripheral inscriptions read - "CHARLES
III CANADA D G REX".
The specifications of this Coin are:
Denomination Metal Weight Diameter Quality Maximum Mintage
20 Dollars 99.99 Silver 31.3
g. 38 mm. Proof 7,000 pieces
- The Silver Proof Coins are
encapsulated and presented in a custom case accompanied with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
National Parks Coin Series:
1) "Torngat Mountain National Park" (meaning - "The Place of the Spirits in Inktituit), Canada: "National Parks Coin Series": The First $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN) Silver Proof and Colour Coin in the Series brought out by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) featuring the National Park: Date/Year of Coin issue: 12.02.2026)
2) "Kluane National Park and Reserve". Canada: The Second $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN) Silver Proof and Colour Coin in the Series brought out by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) featuring the National Park: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2026
3) "Grasslands National Park", Canada: "National Parks Coin Series": The third $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN) Silver Proof and Colour Coin in the Series brought out by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM): Date/Year of Coin issue: 2026
4) "Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve", Canada: "National Parks Coin series": The fourth $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN), Silver proof and colour Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: Nov. 2026
Links:
Links to FIFA World Cup 2026:
1) FIFA World Cup 2026, Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued two Gold Coins (1.00 oz, 5.00 oz and 1/4 oz) and three Silver Coins (1.00 oz, 1.00 oz and 5.00 oz) commemorating the Football matches which will be played in Toronto and Vancouver: Date/Year of Coins issue: 14.05.2026
2) FIFA World Cup 2026. United States of America (USA) : The US Mint (USM) has issued $5 Gold Coin, a $1 Silver Coin, and a Half Dollar clad Coin, with designs emblematic of the sport of Football commemorating the Football matches which will be played in the USA: Date/Year of Coins issue: 04.06.2026
3) ) FIFA World Cup 2026, Mexico: The Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de Mexicohas minted Commemorative Bi-metallic, Gold and Silver Coins for 2026 FIFA World Cup: Date/Year of Coins issue: 14.05.2026
Links:
"Tall Ships" Gold Coin Series:
Links to posts on Ghana West Africa:
1) Adinkra symbols of Ghana, West Africa
2) Lake Bosumchwe or Bosumchwi, Ghana
3) Mole National Park, Ghana
4) El Mina Castle/Fort, Ghana
5) Funerals in Ghana
6) Larabanga Mosque and the Mystic Stone
7) Food and culture of Ghana
8) visit to Ghana
9) Qware: The ancient National Game of Ghana
10) Coinage and Currency og Ghana - Cedi and Pesewas
11) "Adinkra Symbols of Ghana, west africa", Canada: Commemorating Black History Coin Series: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has minted a $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN) 1 oz Fine silver Proof Coin depicting the adinkra Symbols: Date/Year of Coin release: 10.02.2026
Commemorating Black History:
Canada's Unexplained Phenomena Coin Series Posts on this blog:
New Generation Coin Series:
For other interesting posts on the Coins and Banknotes of Canada, please visit the following links:
Canadian Wildlife Coin Series:
Commemorating Black History:
Early Canadian History Coin Series:
Links to Star Wars Theme Posts:
i) The Mandalorian, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Gold and Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off; ii) "Grogu" ("Baby Yoda"): Year of Coin issue: 2021
2) "Cara Dune", Niue Island: Second Coin in "The Mandalrian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting character from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021
3) "ASSASSIN DROID IG-11", Niue Island: Third Coin in "THe Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-Off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021
4) "GROGU" or "The CHILD" -("BABY YODA"), Niue Island: Fourth Coin in "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021
5) "Grogu in his mobile Cradle/Pram" or "THE CHILD" - ("Baby Yoda"), Niue Island: Fifth Coin in "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2022
6) Ahsoka Tano, Niue Island: The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection: New zealand Mint has issued Gold and silver Coins depicting the popular "STAR WARS" spin -off: Year of Coin issue: 2022
7) "BESKAR STEEL", Niue Island: "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Rectangular Coin depicting the highly impenetrable protection material in the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021
8) "Bo-Katan Kyrze", The Legendary Mandalorian Warrior, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued $250 (Two Hundred Fifty Dollars - NZD) Gold, $25 Gold (Twenty Five Dollarrs - NZD) and $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off: Year of Coin issue: 2022
Links to "Star Wars: A New Hope™":
9) The Sand Crawler ("The Mandalorian" & "Star Wars: A New Hope"), Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued $25 (Twenty Five Dollars - NZD) Gold and $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off: Year of Coin issue: 2022
Links to posts on Boba Fett:
1) Boba Fett, New Zealand: An elegant Silver Miniature minted by the New Zealand Mint, features the popular Star Wars Bounty Hunter in full armour with his blaster at the ready: Date of issue: 10.12.2021
2) Boba Fett "Slave I" Starfighter, Niue Island: A One Oz Silver Coin depicts Fett's legendary spacecraft: Date of Coin issue: 10.12.2021 (with year of issue inscribed as 2022)
Other Links:
1) The "Empire's Death Star" (Star Wars), Niue Island: A Kilogram Dimensional Silver Coin of $ 100 NZD (Niue) minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island:Year of Coin issue: 2021
2) "Star Trek", Starfield Command, United Federation of Planets, Tuvalu: $2 "Holey Dollar" united with a $1 "Delta" Coin-set
3) "Dune" (a Science Fiction Novel) by Frank Herbert, APMEX, USA: A set of Silver and Gold Coins/Rounds issued by APMEX celebrating the most iconic themes from the 2021 movie, based on the Novel being released in October 2021: Date/Year of Coins issued: 2021
4) "Star Trek", Canada: 50th Anniversary Celebrations (1966-2016): Canada Postes (Post Canada) has issued this lenticular set of two stamps featuring Star Trek characters from the franchise which debuted in Canada: Date/Year of Stamp set issue: 2016
Links to The Bad Batch Coin Series:
1) HUNTER - The Leader of the "BAD BATCH - STAR WARS, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Silver $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Coins on behalf of Niue Island, depicting the "Clone Force 99" Group Leader: Year of Coin issue: 2022
2) WRECKER - The Demolition Expert of the "BAD BATCH" - STAR WARS, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Silver $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Coins on behalf of Niue Island, depicting the "Clone Force 99": Year of Coin issue: 2022