In Chinese mythology, dragons are wise, powerful creatures. Unlike in Western mythology, they do not bear humans ill will and, in fact, try to help them. There are many different kinds of dragons in Chinese mythology, each with a specific role to fulfill. This year, a new commemorative series of Royal Canadian Mint coins honours Tianlong, the heavenly dragons, and offers a wish for good fortune and prosperity. Legends of Chinese Dragons Chinese dragons in Chinese mythology are powerful creatures. They are believed to control the weather, and farmers would appeal to them to send rain for their crops. Dragons…
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When Queen Elizabeth II died on Sept. 8, 2022, she had reigned for 70 years, the longest reign of any British monarch. At the age of 21, she pledged herself to a life of service to the people of the Commonwealth, a pledge that she renewed upon her coronation in 1953. She fulfilled that promise over the course of her many decades on the throne, and the Royal Canadian Mint honours her commitment with a new $20 commemorative silver coin called A Sense of Duty, a Life of Service. A Symbol of Unity Queen Elizabeth’s life of service began when…
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On March 8, 2023, International Women’s Day, people around the world will celebrate the contributions of women to society. The Royal Canadian Mint remembers some of the most iconic women in Canada’s history with these very special coins. Women’s Right To Vote The right to vote was a turning point for women’s equality. In 2016, the Royal Canadian Mint issued this 5-coin set of $1 coins to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the women’s right to vote in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Each coin depicts a woman casting her vote while her daughter watches on. This coin reminds us not…
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Royal Canadian Mint coin collecting is a fun hobby to enjoy and pass down to future generations. The RCM releases coins to commemorate special events and even memorialize historical figures and heads of state, including Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away in September of 2022. A new coin has been issued that simultaneously mourns the late monarch while celebrating her life and connection to Canada. Purchasing this coin is an excellent way to preserve a small bit of history for future generations. A Look At The $2 Coin of Mourning Design The Royal Canadian Mint produced a special circulatory $2…
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If you’re looking for the perfect gift, consider a coin set from the Royal Canadian Mint. These commemorative coins are specifically designed to celebrate important life moments and also bear the year of their minting. Serious coin collectors and newcomers to the hobby can appreciate these beautiful and unique gifts. Baby Five-Coin Gift Card Set Whether you’re looking for a baby shower gift, a present for new parents or the perfect first birthday surprise, you can’t go wrong with the Baby Gift Card Set. This package contains five coins in denominations of $1, $2, 5 cents, 10 cents and 25…
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Who Was Kathleen “Kit” Coleman, and Why Does She Feature on Two Commemorative Coins in 2023? Kathleen Blake Coleman, also known professionally as Kit Coleman, was a pioneer in Canadian journalism: the first syndicated woman columnist in Canada, the first accredited female war correspondent in North America, and the first president of the Canadian Women’s Press Club, which she helped establish. In 2023, she features on two new coins, a silver dollar and a $100 gold coin from the Royal Canadian Mint in honour of her perseverance in the face of challenge and her contributions to Canadian history. The Journalist…
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The Nobel Peace Prize is a coveted award bestowed upon the people who do the most to establish peace between various nations. In 1957, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Lester Bowles Pearson, a Canadian man who maintained peace between the Soviet Union and Great Britain, Israel and France. The Royal Canadian Mint issued a coin that commemorates Pearson’s heroic peacekeeping efforts, and if you’re interested in collecting Canadian coins that have a rich history, this is one you must add to your collection. The History Lester Bowles Pearson was a historian who worked for Canada’s Department of External…
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Every image on the back of the circulation coins from the Royal Canadian Mint tells a story. However, it does not necessarily tell the entire story. The “Bigger Picture” Canada mint coins take the familiar images from the reverse of Canadian circulation coins and place them in a broader context so the viewer can understand more about the image and why it is significant. The newest addition to the Bigger Picture series is a five-ounce coin in 99.99% pure silver with selective gold plating, and it celebrates the polar bear on the back of the Canadian two-dollar coin, or Toonie….
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