Service and sacrifice: A Collector Keepsake Card makes it easy to collect and remember.

Few symbols are more sacred than the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and none more eloquently express the enduring consequences of war. The Unknown Soldier’s tomb is hallowed ground, and, every November 11, it becomes one of the focal points for our collective remembrance, grief and gratitude for Canada’s service members, past, present, and future.

Designed by Mary-Ann Liu, sculptor of the tomb’s bronze relief, the 2025 $2 Honouring Canada’s Unknown Soldier Commemorative Circulation Coin calls all Canadians to remembrance. Two versions of the coin, struck and colourized, are presented in every Commemorative Collector Keepsake Card, as we pay tribute to all who serve, and to the anonymous hero who represents Canada’s fallen.

Reflect, honour and remember.

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From the artist who designed the Tomb’s relief sculpture. The coin’s reverse was designed by Mary-Ann Liu, the B.C. artist who sculpted the bronze relief adorning the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a national site of mourning and the focal point of collective remembrance in Canada.

A 25th anniversary. The $2 Honouring Canada’s Unknown Soldier commemorative circulation coin commemorates the 25th anniversary of the repatriation of Canada’s Unknown Soldier and the completion of the tomb at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. In the spirit of remembrance, the coin design honours those who serve, and those who have fallen.

Two versions of the $2 coin. Redesigned in 2024 to keep the focus on the commemorative theme, the Commemorative Collector Keepsake Card contains two (2) coins: a struck (engraved only) $2 Honouring Canada’s Unknown Soldier commemorative circulation coin, and another with a red poppy, the flower of remembrance.

Same font. The words “TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER LA TOMBE DU SOLDAT INCONNU” are engraved in the same font that is etched on the tomb in Ottawa.

Easy to collect and share. Priced at just $14.95, this is one of our most affordable collectibles in 2025, making it easier for Canadians of all ages to collect, share and join in this act of remembrance.

Limited supply. A total of 50,000 keepsake cards are available.

Did you know?

Canada’s Unknown Soldier was selected from among 1,603 unknown Canadian casualties whose graves are located near the battlefields of Vimy Ridge, in France.

Canada’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier contains soil from every province and territory—and some from the original gravesite at the Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, near the battlefields of Vimy Ridge, too. The soil was deposited on the casket before the granite sarcophagus was sealed on May 28, 2000, following the nationally televised entombment ceremony.

About the design

Your two $2 commemorative circulation coins come packaged together in a square folder designed for easy handling and gift-giving, viewing and displaying.

Designed by Canadian artist Mary-Ann Liu, sculptor of the bronze relief on Canada’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the coin’s reverse commemorates the 25th anniversary of the repatriation of Canada’s Unknown Soldier. The inner core features a street-level view of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the National War Memorial in Ottawa. The base of the granite tomb extends onto the outer ring, which bears the words “CANADA”, a face value of “2 DOLLARS”, the bilingual inscription “TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER LA TOMBE DU SOLDAT INCONNU”, and two maple leaf security features. The silhouettes of four sentries representing all Canadians who serve or have served appear behind the tomb. The inclusion of a poppy, bright red on the colourized coin, completes this poignant expression, honouring sacrifice and national service. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

Product # 246205

Commemorative Collector Keepsake Card - Honouring Canada's Unknown Soldier (2025)