Last updated on June 26th, 2026 at 10:19 amLast Updated on June 26, 2026 Posted by In 1845, Englishman Sir John Franklin and his crew set off on their fourth expedition to the Arctic in search of the Northwest Passage. Little did they know it would be their last. Their two sh ips, the H.M.S. Terror and H.M.S. Erebus were lost and never found by the more than 90 subsequent rescue expeditions. The ultimate fate of the expedition remained a mystery until 2014 when the Erebus was finally located by a technologically equipped Canadian mission. In honour of the expedition…
Archives for June 2020
Coin Collecting During COVID-19
Last updated on June 26th, 2026 at 10:19 amLast Updated on June 26, 2026 Posted by The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have affected almost every aspect of daily life. The coin collecting world has been impacted just like other industries. However, these impacts have brought on some new character to numismatist communities in Canada. The disruption of normal operations could offer collectors a chance to get more out of their passion. Events Cancelled Several major events were cancelled as a result of the epidemic and public health concerns. Perhaps the most notable was the Edmonton Coin Show and Sale…
Ontarios White Trillium Floral Emblems of Canada Coin Set
Last updated on June 26th, 2026 at 10:19 amLast Updated on June 26, 2026 Posted by Nearly every year, the Royal Canadian Mint releases some special, commem orative coins that reflect something unique and significant about Canada. Some of these have marked major anniversaries, and others have celebrated the culture. In 2020, one of these coins features the white trillium, a symbol of Ontario. The White Trillium of Ontario The white trillium is the official flower of Ontario and was adopted in 1937. Its blossom has three large, white petals with golden-yellow stamen in the center. The flower famously blossoms…
Toronto Raptors 25th Season Coin is a Great Gift for Sports Fans
Last updated on June 26th, 2026 at 10:19 amLast Updated on June 26, 2026 Posted by 2020 marked 25 years (and seasons) since the Toronto Raptors became a professional basketball team . To help celebrate this occasion, the Royal Canadian Mint produced two coins featuring Raptor-inspired designs. Sports play an important role in Canada’s culture, and a team reaching its 25th anniversary is a major accomplishment worth celebrating. The Toronto Raptors The Toronto Raptors were founded in 1995 and play in the NBA’s Eastern Conference Atlantic Division. Since the 2001-2002 season, they have been the only international team in the…
Stunning Royal Canadian Mint Diamond-on-Diamond Shaped Coin
Last updated on June 26th, 2026 at 10:19 amLast Updated on June 26, 2026 Posted by Every year, the Royal Canadian Mint releases new runs of coins. Most of these are intended for practical use as currency, but some are aimed primarily at collectors. Occasionally, the mint releases a truly unique coin that has value well beyond its face denomination. In March 2020, that happened with a limited-run diamond-on-diamond coin. The Coin The diamond-shaped coin looks nothing like a traditional coin. It is a three-dimensional diamond shape similar to a square-cut stone. Made from three ounces of 99.99% pure silver,…
