More than 500 years after Italian explorer John Cabot first reached these shores, Canada is home to one of the largest Italian diasporas in the world, with over 1.5 million Canadians claiming Italian ancestry. Generations of Italian Canadians have influenced Canada’s cultural and economic fabric with contributions to literature, music, science, and more, while the many “Little Italy” neighbourhoods remain proud symbols of community, strength, and an abundance of customs that are steeped in history.

This 99.99% pure silver coin features a circular arrangement of elements that form a symbolic representation of the Italian-Canadian community. Framed by repeating emblems representing two cultures coming together, the five-pointed Stella d’Italia is adorned with simulated Italian red coral and positioned at the centre, similar to how it appears in the emblem of the Italian Republic. The emblem also inspired the Renaissance-style pattern appearing on both the reverse and obverse, where olive branches represent peace and abundance, and oak leaves symbolize strength.

KEY FEATURES:

• The five-pointed Stella d’Italia, one of the national symbols of Italy, is prominently featured on the coin’s reverse, where Roman columns support the row of arches framing the emblems of Canada and Italy.
• Second fine silver coin in the Celebrating Canada’s Diversity series that began in 2019. The series was expanded in 2024 to include a 1 oz. 99.99% pure silver version of the annual gold issue.
• Mintage is limited to 5,500 coins worldwide—a lower mintage than 2024.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Metal: 99.99% Silver
• Finish: Proof
• Denomination: $20
• Weight: 31.39g
• Diameter: 38mm
• Packaging: Black clamshell with black beauty box