Canada: The Calling of an Engineer $20 Silver 2025 Proof Coin

Canada: The Calling of an Engineer $25 Silver 2025 Proof is a unique coin commemorating the 100th anniversary of the "The Calling of an Engineer" ceremony – a rite of passage for Canadian engineers, during which they receive the Iron Ring as a symbol of professional values and responsibility. The Royal Canadian Mint pays tribute to these outstanding specialists who, through innovation and problem-solving, shape infrastructure, technology, and systems that impact daily life in society.

This extraordinary coin is minted from the highest purity silver Ag.9999, weighing 32.75 g with a diameter of 34.5 mm. It features an innovative edge design – for the first time in the history of the mint, a faceted edge and a raised rim inspired by the shape of the Iron Ring have been applied, representing an impressive engineering achievement. The mintage of the coin is limited to 5,000 pieces, and each specimen is packaged in an elegant case. Additionally, the coin has the official government guarantee of Canada, confirming its value, legality, and purity of silver.

Obverse depicts the likeness of King Charles III along with the year and face value of the coin, designed by Steven Rosati.

Reverse by Pandora Young features a tribute to Canadian engineers and their achievements. The raised rim symbolizes the Iron Ring, and the inscription "CANADA" is designed in a font reminiscent of a technical drawing, referencing the precision and innovation of engineering.