This special medal pays tribute to the tremendous contributions of essential workers in all fields across Canada, as well as Canadians who are keeping people safe, healthy and connected as we face the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Royal Canadian Mint has proudly created a unique keepsake that you can wear, keep or give to someone to express your appreciation. We all know someone who has earned a medal.

The Royal Canadian Mint is donating 100% of the net proceeds to the Breakfast Club of Canada’s COVID-19 Emergency Funding to help support Canadian children and their families that are facing food insecurity now and in the months to come.

About the 2020 Recognition Medal & Magnet Design by One Mint

We are brave, we are strong, we are one. We are Canadian! The Recognition Medal, created by Royal Canadian Mint employees, features two different designs, each symbolizing the spirit of our nation as we stand together through these trying times.

The heart and maple leaf icon represents the collective spirit of Canadians. The maple leaf and heart as one symbolize Canadians coming together in embrace as we help those in need. The pulsating technology brings the strong heartbeat of our country to life.

The second side represents our grateful spirit. The heart in the centre of the group symbolizes Canadians coming together in appreciation for our essential workers. We recognize their dedication and bravery, and the micro text represents the thankful voices of a nation.

Specifications

• No. 179486
• Mintage While Supplies Last
• Composition nickel-plated steel
• Finish circulation
• Weight (g) 6.04
• Diameter (mm) 21.95
• Edge plain
• Face value Medallion
• Artist Royal Canadian Mint

The attention to detail, time and effort that the engravers, machine programmers (CNC), die polishers and engineers put into the features of this medal was but a small homage to the huge service that our essential workers perform on a daily basis. It was their way of showing their gratitude – through their art and craft.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

100% of the net proceeds are going to the Breakfast Club of Canada’s COVID-19 Emergency Funding to help support Canadian children and their families that are facing food insecurity now and in the months to come.

Message area included inside packaging so that you can personalize your gift with a heartfelt message.

Keep the dual-sided medal that comes with a magnet so that either design can be worn with pride in support of essential workers across the country!

ADDITIONAL SPECIAL FEATURES:

Pulsating Technology: The pulsating pattern is a fascinating dynamic effect made by reflection of light, produced using a fine and reflective engineered geometrical pattern on the medal. Bring the effect to life by tilting the medal to see the illusion of a pulsating heart.

Microtext: The microtext is created using a very fine cutting tool to engrave the letters.

Packaging: The package cover features representatives of the thousands of essential workers who are keeping our country safe. Inside, your medal and magnet come packaged in clear plastic pouches and there is a special area for you to personalize your message of thanks if you are giving the medal as a gift.

Wearable: The medal is made of nickel-plated steel that makes it magnetic. To wear your medal, choose the side you wish to display on your clothing and place the magnet on the other side of the fabric.

DID YOU KNOW?

Breakfast Club of Canada COVID-19 Emergency Fund: Before the spread COVID-19, more than 1 million Canadian children were affected by food insecurity. Now, the current crisis is putting even more pressure on the families of these children. Breakfast Club of Canada has created an emergency fund to support children and local community organizations that assist food-insecure families…and they need our help to #FeedKidsNow.

Mint-made hand sanitizer and face shields: In an effort to support the fight against COVID 19, a portion of our facilities in Ottawa and Winnipeg were retooled to produce 448 litres of Mint-made hand sanitizer and 280 face shields for frontline healthcare workers.

Employee Support: Mint staff expressed the desire to be part of our COVID 19 support initiatives. The product design was created in-house, and employees and their families volunteered their time to assemble the medal package.