Christmas is right around the corner. What kind of shopper are you? If you’re the person who starts early to select the perfect gift, Canadian coins might be what you are looking for. If you’re the one who doesn’t think about gifts until Christmas Eve, let this year be an exception. Tell yourself it’s almost Christmas. You have to buckle down to go shopping to get the best presents now. The Royal Canadian Mint has some great ideas for Christmas for memories that will last a lifetime.
2022 50-cent Santa’s Sleigh Lenticular Canadian Coin
This 50-cent coin is a glimpse into Santa’s workshop on Christmas Eve. The elves are working hard to load Santa’s sleigh. The coin features a special technology that makes the boxes fall when the coin is tipped. Jesse Koreck, a Canadian artist, designed the coin that uses lenticular technology to create a sense of motion. The obverse of the coin features Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. It will be among the last Christmas coins created with her effigy. This coin offers a playful design to add holiday magic to any coin collection. It’s an affordable gift from the Royal Canadian Mint. Share it with your loved ones to remember the very special Christmas of 2022.
2022 Holiday Gift Canadian Coin Set
Instead of sending Christmas cards to long-distance family, remember them with this Holiday Gift Card Set that features five 2022 Canadian coins. This personalized keepsake will be a gift that is treasured for years, especially if this Christmas is the first Christmas of a new grandchild or the first Christmas for a newly married couple. The set includes:
- 5-cent coin
- 10-cent coin
- 25-cent coin
- 1-dollar special coin only available in this set
- 2-dollar coin with the polar bear
The 1-dollar coin is a specially struck coin with a whimsical design of Santa and a caribou by Steve Hepburn, a Canadian artist. This holiday gift set comes packaged in a gift card with a custom-designed envelope perfect for gift giving, in person or through the mail.
As with all Canadian coins, the obverse of each coin features the effigy of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. It will be a beautiful remembrance of her final year of service to the Commonwealth.
Start a Holiday Coin Collection
Celebrate the milestones in your family with holiday coins. The Royal Canadian Mint not only offers Christmas sets but also sets for a baby, birthday and wedding, to remember the most special moments in your life. These sets also represent the nation’s spirit through their special designs and the regular coins that go into circulation. You won’t risk putting these coins in your pocket to spend, because they come in a creative package to allow you to display them in your home without getting dust or grime on the coins.
Canadian coins hold their face value through time. Some even increase in value over time, making them even more collectible. Colonial Acres Coins has sets of holiday coins from years past. Find coins with Mickey Mouse for Christmas or fine silver coins of Royal celebrations to add to your coin collection. The 2020 $20-holiday coin is made of fine silver and features holiday cookies. The 2013 $20-coin features a holiday wreath with 5 Swarovski elements in blue and gold. It’s a gorgeous design that uses creative technology to make it unique.
Get your holiday shopping started now and avoid the Christmas rush. Canadian coins are the perfect thing for someone who has everything. If you’re not sure what to put under the tree, think about your loved one’s personality and style. You’ll find Canadian coins in all types of themes and topics. Shop for Christmas coins from Colonial Acres Coins.