Allegories of Justice and Truth – Fine Silver Coin – Mintage: 1,800

A multidimensional tribute to Justice and Truth on the 150th anniversary of the Supreme Court of Canada. Order today!

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.

Justice and Truth – your allegories for 2025. Order today!

Weight: 104.63 g (99.99% pure silver outer ring); 39.57 g (99.99% pure silver cast)

SPECIAL FEATURES

• A tribute to Justice and Truth. On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Supreme Court of Canada, this coin’s allegorical design was inspired by Walter S. Allward’s statues of Ivstitia (Justice) and Veritas (Truth), which stand next to the front steps of the Court’s building in Ottawa.  
• Two allegories for 2025. Not one but two allegorical figures are featured side-by-side in this intricate design that presents a more contemporary take on the classic representations of Justice and Truth.
• A showcase of expert craftsmanship. Crafted entirely in 99.99% pure silver, the coin’s open core houses the highly intricate, gold-plated, allegorical figures. The outer ring weighs 104.63 g while the 3D figures weigh 39.57 g.
• A dual-sided design. The obverse is a continuation of the reverse design, thus providing a 360-degree view of the two allegorical figures.
• Gold plating. The allegorical figures are plated with yellow gold, which contrasts beautifully with the coin’s antique finish. Careful hand polishing resulted in a high shine that emphasizes the finest details.
• The perfect pairing. Your Allegories of Justice and Truth coin is the perfect companion piece to 2023’s Allegory of Peace (Coin of the Year Award in the Most Inspirational Category) and 2024’s Allegory of Freedom. Collect them all!
• Low mintage. Only 1,800 coins are available worldwide.
• Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.

DESIGN

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. 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.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Supreme Court of Canada was established in 1875, more than a century after the first courts were established in what is now Canada. It eventually became the final court of appeal in Canada, and it is the world’s only bilingual (English and French), bijural (common and civil law) top court.

PACKAGING

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

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

The Artist: 

“Forefront in my mind was continuity with the original guardian statues. These small-scale versions, therefore, take forward positions, embodying an active (not passive) defence; their poses, gestures, and even gazes were carefully designed to this end. Though their iconic garments have been battered by a tumultuous modern era, they continue to stand as a united bulwark against the enemies of Truth and Justice. The original figures stand vigil at the Courthouse, while these coins are sent out into the world to become miniature ambassadors in our homes and public areas, where such reminders are increasingly necessary.” – Rebecca Yanovskaya, Artist

The Product Manager: 

“This coin raises the bar of craftsmanship by introducing two allegorical figures that symbolize the balance between truth and justice, reflecting the dual ideals the Supreme Court upholds, while also honouring Walter S. Allward’s profound contribution to our nation’s artistic heritage.” – Alicia Cook Sapene, Product Manager

The Engraver:

“Each allegory came with unique challenges, and for this one, it was fitting two figures into the ring. I took the same approach as with the last two allegories, only this time there were two of us working on the figures that form both halves of a whole. I started out by completing a base model of ‘Justitia’ in our 3D sculpting software before focusing on the clothes, sword and all the other fine details. We then used different sized gauges to ensure both our models, mine and Julien’s model of ‘Veritas,’ were within the casting and metal volume specs, and that they were a perfect fit.”

– Matthew Porter, Sculptor-Engraver-3D Graphics

“Like Matt, prior to working as an engraver, my background was 3D sculpture. When I got to model the ‘Veritas’ character for our new coin, Matt guided me through the process. I learned a lot about preparing models for small-scale casting, and I’m excited for more projects like this in the future when the opportunity arises.” – Julien Duguay, 3D Artist-Engraver

FRENCH TRANSLATION PROVIDED BY JULIEN :

“Comme mon collègue Matt, avant d’être graveur, j’étais artiste 3D. Quand j’ai reçu la tâche de modéliser le personnage « Vérité », Matt m’a guidé à travers le processus. Avec lui, j’ai appris comment préparer mon modèle pour le moulage de la taille monnaie. J’ai hâte de travailler sur d’autres projets comme celui-ci.”