2026 $20 Fine Silver Coin - Commemorating Black History: Adinkra Symbols

The Coin Company is proud to present the 2026 $20 Fine Silver Coin - Commemorating Black History: Adinkra Symbols by the Royal Canadian Mint.             

Originating from the Akan people of Ghana, Adinkra symbols hold deep meanings tied to values, proverbs, and historical wisdom. For many Black Canadians, especially those with roots in West Africa, this complex visual language serves as an anchor to a rich ancestral heritage that predates colonialism. Each symbol represents concepts such as respect (Mekyia Wo), peace (Mpatapo), and community (Nkonsonkonson)—themes that resonate strongly within Canadian Black History, where stories of migration, resistance, and cultural survival are central.

Rooted in African heritage and Black identity, the Adinkra symbols featured on the 2026 Commemorating Black History coin are not simply juxtaposed with Canadian values—they embody and affirm them, revealing a shared language of unity and human connection.

KEY FEATURES

• Crafted in 1 oz. of 99.99% pure silver.
• Coin #8 in the Royal Canadian Miint’s annual Commemorating Black History series.
• First appearance of Adinkra symbols on a coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint.
• Features a maple leaf pattern on the coin’s obverse.
• Only 5,000 coins available to collectors worldwide.

SPECIFICATIONS                                                

• Metal: 99.99% Pure Silver
• Finish: Proof
• Weight:  31.39g
• Diameter:  38mm
• Denomination: $20

The 2026 $20 Fine Silver Coin - Commemorating Black History: Adinkra Symbols has a limited mintage of 5,000.