For children, there is nothing as wonderful as the fun of waking up on Christmas morning and seeing what surprises Santa Claus has left for them. Some people say that Santa Claus isn’t real, but even if some of the stories about him are embellished, he was based on a historical figure, so the legend has a basis in fact. The Royal Canadian Mint celebrates Santa Claus and the joy his storied exploits have brought to children for hundreds of years with a commemorative $50 silver coin that offers its own special holiday surprise. The Origins of Santa Claus The…
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$30 100th Anniversary of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Silver Coin
The largest indoor agricultural and equestrian event in the world has taken place in Canada for a century and continues to this day. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair began in 1922 and has taken place in Toronto almost every year since then. The Royal Canadian Mint commemorates the 100th anniversary of the fair with a new $30 silver coin. Events at the Fair The purpose of the fair is to allow farmers and producers to exhibit crops and livestock, as well as crafts, such as jams and pickles, that they have made from their harvests. Livestock exhibits include over 6,000…
$20 Silver Coin of Canadas Unexplained Phenomena: The Yukon Encounter
Sightings of unidentified flying objects have taken place across Canada over several decades, in both large cities and remote areas. The Royal Canadian Mint has examined these strange events in a series of commemorative “Unexplained Phenomena” Canadian coins that began in 2018. The newest $20 silver coin in the series, released in 2022, recreates the Yukon Encounter. The Encounter as Related by Witnesses Altogether, over 31 people reported seeing a UFO in the sky over the Yukon on December 11, 1996. The initial sightings took place over Fox Lake along the Klondike highway, where they were witnessed by multiple motorists….
Remembering the Iconic Hockey Summit Series 50th Anniversary Coin
If there’s one sport synonymous with Canada, it’s hockey. Canada dominated the Winter Olympics in hockey from 1920 to 1952. The Soviet Union took over in 1956, when they first entered the competition, winning 7 gold medals over the next 9 Olympic games. In 1972, Canada did not send a team to the Olympics. The team boycotted the games because the International Ice Hockey Federation opposed allowing professional players in international competitions. Instead, Canada organized eight games against the Soviet Union in a competition known as the Summit Series. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the series, the Royal Canadian…
The Best Coins for Kids this Holiday Season
The holiday season can be fun and exciting, especially for children. Nevertheless, if you have a child in your life, it can be challenging to choose a gift that he or she will truly love. This year, consider the range of collectible Canadian coins for sale when thinking about a gift for a child. There are many coin designs that align with children’s interests, and the gift may spark an interest in coin collecting that could last a lifetime. Here are some suggestions of coins for kids that could make great holiday gifts. Cartoon Characters Animation allows the creators of…
New Brunswick Coin and Token History at a Glance
It’s easy to take our modern money system for granted. Imagine taking English and American money to the store and attempting to buy a car from a local merchant. Prior to Confederation, this was the situation in much of what is now Canada. New Brunswick Canadian tokens are part of the history of our nation. Learn more about the early economy of New Brunswick and how the coin token evolved into what we know today. Early European Settlers Indigenous peoples inhabited New Brunswick dating to 7000 BC. The first Europeans who visited New Brunswick were documented in 1534. Eventually, the…
Collage Showing the Amazing Colours of Canada on this $50 Silver Coin
Amazing Colours of Canada Featured on a Single Silver Coin Canada is a vast country filled with diverse landscapes and a wide array of wildlife. With help from a Montreal-based tattoo artist, the Royal Canadian Mint has released a new commemorative Canadian coin silver that seeks to show harmony in diversity through a collage that makes use of colour-over-engraving to showcase the many regions and landmarks of Canada at their most vibrant. The Design Behind the $50 Canadian Collage Silver Coin In the background of the coin’s reverse image are a number of engraved maple leaves swirling around as if…
Moments To Hold Coin Set Commemorates Remembrance Day in Canada
Canadians observe Remembrance Day every year on November 11th, the anniversary of the end of World War I. The observance is intended to honour all veterans who fought for Canada, sacrificing for the sake of others. The Royal Canadian Mint recognizes the importance of Remembrance Day by issuing special Canadian coins every year. This year, it has also included a Remembrance Day coin set in its Moments To Hold series. The Importance of Remembrance Day Nov. 11, 1919, was the first anniversary of the end of World War I. On that date, Canadians observed Armistice Day, referring to the agreement…
The Significance of the Bouquet Sous Design Tokens
Lower Canada tokens were used as currency for a relatively short time, less than 10 years altogether. Nevertheless, they had a significant role to play in Canadian history. The Bouquet Sou was a denomination of tokens that was worth approximately a half-cent. Its design went through several alterations in response to changes in politics and society. Bouquet Sous are readily available today, yet can be worth a lot more than they were in the 1830s when they were in circulation. History of the Bouquet Sou Commerce in 19th-century Lower Canada was difficult to carry out because of a lack of…
Get Into the Halloween Spirit With These Coins to Collect
Vincent Price once said, “it’s as much fun to scare as to be scared.” Almost everyone loves October. The weather is pleasant, not too hot nor too cold. Pumpkin spices, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, linger in the air. Football season keeps us busy. And the end of the month culminates in a huge celebration with lots of candy and costumes. Halloween has to be one of the most anticipated holidays of the year. Combine your love of Halloween and coins with these collector’s items from the Royal Canadian Mint and Monarch Precious Metals. 2019 Beaver Bullion Jack O’ Lantern This…
