1/2 oz 2026 150th Anniversary of the Library of Parliament Proof Gold Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

Own this gold tribute to Canada’s most beautiful room.

Within the Library of Parliament, stories of Canada’s past and the ideas shaping Canada today come together beneath its vaulted ceiling, creating a space where history, knowledge and democracy are preserved and shared. That legacy is captured on this 99.99% pure gold coin, which invites you to step into the Library’s grand reading room, often called Canada’s most beautiful room. The design draws the eye upward, past the statue of Queen Victoria to the soaring dome that crowns this richly ornamented space. Framed by intricate woodwork and bathed in light—here, a rich golden gleam—the jewel of Parliament Hill is a space that continues to inspire wonder.

Celebrating 150 years beneath the dome.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• The Library of Parliament, 150 years of legacy. Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canada’s Library of Parliament with this gold coin, which highlights the architectural elegance that has inspired wonder for generations.
• From statue to skylight. Your coin’s reverse features a striking perspective that puts you beneath the dome, at the heart of Canada’s most beautiful room.
• Low mintage. Only 800 coins are available to collectors worldwide.
• Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
• No GST/HST.

PACKAGING

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

CRUCIAL TO CANADIAN DEMOCRACY

Your coin commemorates the Library’s milestone anniversary by celebrating both its architectural splendour and its legacy as a trusted source of information for Canada’s Parliament.

PURE GOLD

Crafted in 99.99% pure gold with a mirror-like proof finish that highlights all the intricate architectural details so beautifully engraved on the coin’s reverse.

DID YOU KNOW?

Spanning 47.2 metres in diameter, the wrought iron frame of the Library of Parliament’s dome was the first of its kind in Canada when the Library opened 150 years ago, in 1876. If this view looks familiar, you might have seen the vaulted ceiling on our first concave coin, issued in 2016, or as a metallic image on Canada’s vertical $10 banknote.

The reverse design by Canadian artist John Mantha features a stylized rendering of the Library of Parliament’s richly ornamented interior. Crowned by a lantern dome, the vaulted ceiling and clerestory are viewed from the base of the Queen Victoria statue, emphasizing the dome’s impressive height, while the circular room’s walls are lined with wood panels, pillars and bookcases. 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.