Bring the spirit of Nunavut into your collection with this fine silver coin.

Encompassing one-fifth of this country’s total land mass, Nunavut is the largest and northernmost Territory in Canada, and also the newest one, having come into existence just 25 years ago, in 1999. This 1-oz. 99.99% pure silver coin celebrates Nunavut—“our land” in Inuktut—on its reverse, where the design is imbued with the Territory’s spirit and framed by Inuit tattoo (kakiniit in Inuktut) markings. It is a place where beauty and resilience intertwine; where new and old ways are shaping the future; and where the traditions of Nunavummiut reflect their deep-rooted connection to the land and sea, to the midnight sun, and to each other.

Celebrate Nunavut—the land, its people and its spirit!

Good to know

An occasion to celebrate. Celebrate Nunavut—the land, its people and its spirit—in 2024, which marks the 25th anniversary of the Territory of Nunavut’s creation (April 1, 1999) following the passing of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act in 1993.

New artist. Your coin’s reverse features a captivating design by young Inuk artist Aija Komangapik, who was born and raised in Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut. This is her first coin design for the Royal Canadian Mint.

The art of storytelling. From markings inspired by kakiniit (Inuit tattoos) to the amauti that holds Nunavut’s children, traditional Inuit elements tell a powerful story about the enduring connection between Nunavut—the Inuktut word for “our land” —and its people.

Pure silver. Crafted in 1 oz. of 99.99% pure silver with a mirror-like proof finish.

Limited mintage. Only 5,000 coins are available to collectors worldwide.

Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.

No GST/HST.

Did you know?

Nunavut Day is celebrated annually on July 9, the day that the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA) Act received royal assent. The largest Indigenous land claim settlement in recent Canadian history, paved the way for the creation of Nunavut on April 1, 1999.

Behind closed doors

“On the coin, Nunavut is the young mother, cradling her children in an amauti. The children feel her beating heart as a thumping drum. It's so joyous that her children can't help but dance.

Being able to reach all the same milestones as Nunavut—as in, being the face of the promotion of Nunavut turning 10 when I myself was 10 years old—and creating the commemorative coin for Nunavut turning 25 while I am 25 is a very special feeling.”

- Aija Komangapik, Artist

About the design

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

Reverse: The Inuit Mother Figure

Designed by Inuk artist Aija Komangapik, your coin’s reverse features a representation of Nunavut (“ᓄᓇᕗᑦ“) as an Inuit mother figure surrounded by markings inspired by kakiniit, traditional Inuit tattoos. Nunavut is cradled and sheltered by this ring representing the midnight sun; this, in turn, allows her to cradle and shelter Nunavummiut, as they dance to Nunavut’s heartbeat while nestled in a traditional amauti.

Obverse: His Majesty King Charles III

The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

Product # 246041

$20 Pure Silver Coin - Nunavut (2024)