Canada: 2026 History of Canadian Currencies: The Spanish Dollar – Fine Silver Two-Coin Set

Canada: 2026 History of Canadian Currencies: The Spanish Dollar – Fine Silver Two-Coin Set

Design:

2026 $20 Fine Silver Coin – Pillar Dollar

The reverse is a representation of a Spanish 8 Reales coin struck in 1779. It features the crowned shield of the Spanish royal arms, flanked by the Pillars of Hercules with the motto “PLUS ULTRA” (“further beyond”). The legend reads “HISPAN ET IND REX:” (“King of Spain and the Indies”) and includes the Mexico City mint mark (“Mo”), the denomination “8 R” (for “8 Reales”), and the assayer’s initials “F F”. The modern obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

2026 10 Euro 1 oz. Fine Silver Coin – Real de a Ocho

The reverse depicts a "Real de a Ocho" minted in Mexico in 1737 and of the "columnar" type, so named for the two Pillars of Hercules flanking the globes—a symbol of Spanish dominion over both hemispheres. Above the pillars is the motto "PLUS ULTRA" ("further beyond"), and around it the inscription "VTRAQUE VNUM," alluding to the union of the Old and New Worlds under the Spanish Crown. The modern obverse shows the effigy of the King of Spain, Felipe VI.

Mintage: 6500