Order Authorizing the Issue of Two One-dollar Commemorative Circulation Coins Specifying the Characteristics and Determining the Designs (FIFA World Cup 2026^TM): SOR/2025-259

Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 159, Number 26

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SOR/2025-259 December 5, 2025

ROYAL CANADIAN MINT ACT

Order Authorizing the Issue of Two One-dollar Commemorative Circulation Coins Specifying the Characteristics and Determining the Designs (FIFA World Cup 2026^TM)

P.C. 2025-891 December 5, 2025

Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Finance, under sections 6.4^{footnote a} and 6.5^{footnote a} of the Royal Canadian Mint Act^{footnote b}, authorizes the issue of two one-dollar circulation coins, the characteristics of which are to be as specified in item 2.2^{footnote c} of Part 2 of the schedule to that Act and the diameter of which is to be 26.5 mm, and determines the designs of the coins to be as follows:

• (a) a coloured one-dollar coin
  • (i) the obverse impression of which is to depict the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Steven Rosati, with the initials “SR” at the bottom right of the effigy on the lapel; the inscription “CANADA 2026” above the effigy; the inscriptions “CHARLES III” and “D·G·REX” to the left and right of the effigy, respectively; the inscription “DOLLAR” centred beneath the effigy; and beading around the circumference of the coin, and
  • (ii) the reverse impression of which is to depict the inscription “FIFA WORLD CUP 26^TM/MC” at the top of the coin; an adaptation of the Official Emblem for the FIFA World Cup 2026^TM beneath and to the left of the inscription; the symbol “TM/MC” to the right of the adaptation; a security mark consisting of a maple leaf within another maple leaf within a circle to the right of the symbol; a soccer ball in motion to the right of the security mark; the artist’s initials “GG” to the right of the soccer ball; the inscriptions “TORONTO” and “VANCOUVER” beneath the soccer ball; an adaptation of the maple leaf from the FIFA World Cup 2026^TM Canadian Host Country Device, composed of small red and orange squares over a white background and layered over a pattern of hash marks beneath the security mark; and the inscription “COUPE DU MONDE DE LA FIFA 26^MC/TM” below the maple leaf; and
• (b) a one-dollar coin
  • (i) the obverse impression of which is to depict the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Steven Rosati, with the initials “SR” at the bottom right of the effigy on the lapel; the inscription “CANADA 2026” above the effigy; the inscriptions “CHARLES III” and “D·G·REX” to the left and right of the effigy, respectively; the inscription “DOLLAR” centred beneath the effigy; and beading around the circumference of the coin, and
  • (ii) the reverse impression of which is to depict the inscription “FIFA WORLD CUP 26^TM/MC” at the top of the coin; an adaptation of the Official Emblem for the FIFA World Cup 2026^TM beneath and to the left of the inscription; the symbol “TM/MC” to the right of the adaptation; a security mark consisting of a maple leaf within another maple leaf within a circle to the right of the symbol; a soccer ball in motion to the right of the security mark; the artist’s initials “GG” to the right of the soccer ball; the inscriptions “TORONTO” and “VANCOUVER” beneath the soccer ball; an adaptation of the maple leaf from the FIFA World Cup 2026^TM Canadian Host Country Device, composed of small squares beneath the security mark; and the inscription “COUPE DU MONDE DE LA FIFA 26^MC/TM” below the maple leaf.

REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS STATEMENT

(This statement is not part of the Order.)

Issues

The Royal Canadian Mint (the Mint) will produce two one-dollar commemorative circulation coins to mark the FIFA World Cup 2026^TM. The two one-dollar coins have one shared design that will be produced in a version with colour and a version without colour.

Background

North America will host the FIFA World Cup 2026^TM. Games will be played between June 11 and July 19, 2026. As one of the three host countries, matches will be played in Canada, in both Toronto and Vancouver. As a host nation, Team Canada will also participate in the tournament.

The Mint produces commemorative circulation coins to promote Canada’s shared history, as well as our shared values and culture. These special coins engage the Canadian population while raising awareness about topics, stories and events of national significance.

Objective

The objective of this Order is to authorize the Mint to produce two one-dollar commemorative circulation coins marking Canada’s hosting and celebrating Canada’s playing in the FIFA World Cup 2026 ^TM.

Description

The two one-dollar coins feature the same design in versions with and without colour. The design depicts a maple leaf composed as a mosaic, as well as the FIFA World Cup 2026^TM logo, along with the inscription “TM/MC,” and a soccer ball, beneath which appear the inscriptions “TORONTO,” “VANCOUVER,” Canada’s host cities. Also appearing on the design are the inscriptions “FIFA WORLD CUP 26 ^TM/MC,” “COUPE DU MONDE DE LA FIFA 26 ^MC/TM,” as well as the artist’s initials, “GG.”

Regulatory development

Consultation

The Mint welcomes the public to submit ideas for coin themes and designs through its web site. Development of the designs for the Mint’s 2026 commemorative coin program began in 2024. Quantitative market research was conducted between March 11 and 31, 2025, through an online survey sent to a nationally representative sample consisting of 3 099 respondents over the age of 18, residing in Canada. Ninety-one per cent of respondents indicated that the design is appealing, suggesting broad support for the coins.

In addition, Mint officials worked closely with FIFA to develop the coin design.

This Order has been exempted from prepublication in the Canada Gazette, Part I, because changing circulation coin designs has no impact on day-to-day transactions and has always been well received. These coins will perform the same function in trade and commerce and in the same manner as a coin bearing the standard design.

Indigenous engagement, consultation and modern treaty obligations

Following the completion of the assessment of modern treaty implications, no adverse impacts on potential or established Indigenous or treaty rights, which are recognized and affirmed in section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, were identified.

Instrument choice

Pursuant to sections 6.4 and 6.5 of the Royal Canadian Mint Act (the Act), the Governor in Council may, by order, authorize the issuance of circulation coins of a denomination listed in Part 2 of the Schedule of that Act and determine the design of any circulation coin to be issued. This Order is the only instrument choice available under the Act to authorize the issuance of circulation coins and approve their design.

Regulatory analysis

Benefits and costs

The Mint will incur some program costs in issuing these new commemorative coins. No additional costs for Canadians, businesses or other stakeholders are anticipated.

These coins offer the Canadian population with a widely accessible means to engage with and celebrate the playing of the FIFA World Cup 2026^TM matches in Toronto and Vancouver, as well as to cheer Team Canada’s participation in the tournament.

As commemorative coins are available at face value and circulate widely, public demand is high, with many coins being collected and taken out of circulation. These special circulation coin programs contribute to the overall success of commemorative events and activities. Coins will be distributed through financial institutions with a portion reserved for coin exchanges.

Small business lens

Analysis under the small business lens concluded that the Order will not impact Canadian small businesses.

One-for-one rule

This Order does not impose new administrative costs on businesses. Therefore, the one-for-one rule does not apply.

Regulatory cooperation and alignment

Given that this Order authorizes the issuance of new commemorative coins, there is no regulatory cooperation or alignment component associated with it.

Effects on the environment

In accordance with the Cabinet Directive on Strategic Environmental and Economic Assessment, a preliminary scan concluded that a strategic environmental and economic assessment is not required.

Gender-based analysis plus

While the Mint endeavours to feature topics broadly representative of Canadian diversity and our shared history through its commemorative circulation coins, this theme does not have significant gender-based implications. Honouring the full breadth of Canada’s diversity will continue to feature prominently in the Mint’s future plans for commemorative circulation coin designs.

Implementation, compliance and enforcement, and service standards

This Order will come into force upon its approval. Upon approval of the Order, the Mint will proceed with a production order to authorize its Winnipeg facility to start production. These coins will be launched in the lead up to the FIFA World Cup 2026^TM. There are no compliance and enforcement requirements associated with this Order. Launch event tactics are developed collaboratively with federal and community partners. They may include some or all of the following: a national multimedia advertising campaign, news releases, a public launch event, media relations outreach and public coin exchanges.

Contact

Simon Kamel
Vice-President
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Corporate and Legal Affairs
Royal Canadian Mint
320 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0G8
Telephone: 613‑993‑1732
Fax: 613‑990‑4665
Email: kamel@mint.ca