1 oz 2026 Colourful Birds: Canada Jays Colourized Proof Silver Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

Meet the sixth Colourful Birds—bold, curious, and unmistakably Canadian.

The Canada jay is a year-round resident of the boreal forests that stretch from coast to coast and into the North—exactly why it earns its patriotic name. While other bird species pack their bags for warmer places, this grey-and-white songbird stays put, stashing snacks and turning winter into its own playground. Bold and curious, the Canada jay loves to swoop in and check out anything new, especially if it might be edible. On this Colourful Birds coin, its bold spirit and evergreen perch pop against the winter backdrop, celebrating the resilience and quiet charm of Canada’s namesake bird.

Coin #6 in this bird-themed series.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Coin #6. Each coin in the Colourful Birds series highlights Mother Nature’s contrasting colours throughout the seasons—as seen on 2021’s Blue Jay, 2022’s Cedar Waxwing, 2023’s Northern Cardinal, 2024’s American Goldfinch, 2025’s Baltimore Oriole, and now, 2026’s Canada Jays. Collect them all!
• Get up close. Meet the Canada jay, a winter-ready bird with year-round charm! Your coin’s reverse features an eye-level view for a more immersive and engaging connection with this northern songbird.
• Fine silver. Your coin is crafted in 1 oz. of 99.99% pure silver.
• A popular theme. A thoughtful gift for any bird lovers, and a gorgeous addition to your nature-themed collection.
• Limited supply. Mintage is limited to 7,500 coins worldwide.
• Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.

PACKAGING

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

SELECTIVE COLOUR

By highlighting the Canada jays and their evergreen perch, the focus is kept on nature’s colours.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Canada jay has a habit of hoarding food, using its saliva to stick small items to tree branches high above the (eventual) snow line for later use. Its fluffy plumage comes in handy in winter, when it puffs up its feathers to cover its feet and keep warm on cold days.

The reverse design by Canadian artist Tony Bianco features a pair of Canada jays (Perisoreus canadensis)—one rests on a white pine branch, while the other swoops in on the wing. Their grey-and-white plumage, along with the evergreen branches, stand out against the engraved winter landscape where a snow-covered path leads to a distant log cabin. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT

The Royal Canadian Mint is known as one of the most reputable mints in the world. The Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint opened in 1908 and was renamed The Royal Canadian Mint in 1931 when control was transferred to the Canadian government. Their high standards for excellence and quality allowed them to be the first refinery to manufacture 9999 fine gold bullion coins in 1982, as well as the first to reach 99999 fine gold purity in 1998.