Royal Canadian Mint Issues Coin for RMC’s 150th Anniversary

The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a silver coin for collectors marking the 150th anniversary of the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC).

The 2026 $20 Fine Silver Coin – 150th Anniversary of the Royal Military College of Canada was unveiled during a ceremony earlier this month on the college’s campus in Kingston, Ontario. The event was attended by students, staff, faculty, alumni and other members of the RMC community.

Founded in 1876, RMC is Canada’s oldest military university. The college provides education, training and research, and its graduates have served in the Canadian Armed Forces and in public life.

“Graduates from RMC, Royal Roads Military College, and the Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean have served with distinction in every conflict and peacekeeping operations Canada has been involved in, as well as during times of national crisis or disaster,” said Brig.-Gen. Pascal Godbout, 49th Commandant of the Royal Military College of Canada.

“This milestone is an opportunity to reflect on RMC’s contributions to Canada and the world, and to celebrate its evolution as a strong, proud, equitable, diverse, and inclusive national institution, where we strive to instill the Canadian Armed Forces ethos and values to the next generation of leaders,” Godbout said. “I am deeply thankful for the generations of faculty and staff who have contributed to the education, support, and success of our graduates throughout their time here and beyond.”

Designed by artist Neil Hamelin, the coin’s reverse features the National Flag of Canada flying above the RMC clock tower. The design also includes the RMC flag’s banner and motto, “TRUTH DUTY VALOUR,” along with the anniversary dates “1876-2026.”

Five stars represent former RMC cadets who later became Canadian Space Agency astronauts:

• Navy Capt. Marc Garneau,
• Col. Chris Hadfield,
• Maj. Michael McKay,
• Col. Joshua Kutryk and
• Col. Jeremy Hansen.

The Mint noted that the stars also symbolize the broader achievements of RMC graduates.

The obverse carries the effigy of King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

“As an organization that shares the Royal Military College of Canada’s commitment to public service and excellence, the Mint recognizes the importance of marking this national institution’s 150th anniversary on a beautiful silver collector coin,” said Simon Kamel, Interim President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.

Priced at $239.95 CAD and limited to 6,500 pieces, the coin is struck in one ounce of 99.99% fine silver.

It is available from the Royal Canadian Mint by phone at 1-800-267-1871 in Canada and 1-800-268-6468 in the U.S., at mint.ca, at the Mint’s boutiques in Ottawa and Winnipeg, through participating Canada Post outlets, and through authorized dealers and distributors.