2025 S$50 Gilt Silver, Allegories of Justice & Truth, Antiqued Finish MS

For 150 years, the Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the rule of law and fostered public trust through its role as the highest court in Canada. For 2025, this dual-sided allegory design is a celebration of the institution’s rich history and its deep commitment to Justitia et Veritas, Justice and Truth, both of which are personified on this piece inspired by the statues that stand vigil outside the Court’s building in Ottawa. Cast in 99.99% pure silver and plated with yellow gold, Justice stands beside Truth, who provides stabilizing support, as they work together to ensure a fair and safe environment for all.

Obverse Description

A scroll banner bears the words “JUSTITIA ET VERITAS”—the Court’s motto and the name of the allegories, which are also visible on the obverse, where the diamond shape formed by nine lozenges (each bearing a maple leaf) represents the Court of nine judges, and is inspired by the Court’s badge. The obverse also features laurel branches and the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

Reverse Description

Inspired by Walter S. Allward’s statues Ivstitia (Justice) and Veritas (Truth) that stand vigil over the front steps of the Supreme Court of Canada building in Ottawa, this coin design by Canadian artist Rebecca Yanovskaya features 3D allegorical personifications of Justice and Truth standing on a podium with the letters “SC” (for “Supreme Court”)—a nod to the Cormier Emblem, the Supreme Court’s historic badge, on the institution’s 150ᵗʰ anniversary. The emblem also inspired the laurel wreath along the inner ring that encircles Truth and Justice, with Justice extending her arm to support Truth while holding forth the Sword of Justice. On the outer ring, laurel branches unfurl around the figures, protecting and emboldening them to fulfill their purpose. 

Source: Royal Canadian Mint