There are coins that are nice-looking, there are ones that are unique and incredibly valuable, and then there are specimens that can be said to be truly out of this world. If this last category is what you’re currently looking to get your hands on, then you’re in luck. The Canadian Royal Mint has seen to it that every coin collector out there has an opportunity to get their hands on an actual piece of meteorite from outer space by simply investing in yet another truly otherworldly and eye-catching RCM coin piece. Here’s everything you need to know about the…
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Colonial Acres Coins: Trusted Canadian DNA Dealer
The Royal Canadian Mint is a world-renowned minting institution that has been at the forefront of coin and paper money production ever since it was established. Few other institutions across the world have ever come close to the legendary status of the RCM, and the reason for that is the fact that the Mint continuously improves and pushes the boundaries of what is possible and considered standard when it comes to minting circulation and non-circulation coins. The latest addition to its wide array of revolutionary programs and activities is the Bullion DNA Dealer Program. What is the DNA Program? Designed…
The Mint’s Missing Million Dollar Coin
When it comes to milestones in minting, the Royal Canadian Mint is a world-renowned facility that has produced countless incredibly valuable specimens that continue to exist as truly impressive feats of coin minting. Among the most interesting is the world’s first million-dollar coin which weighs 100 kilograms and has a face value of $1 million. Minted in 2007, the intention was to use the coin as an exclusive centerpiece that would promote the Mint and their new line of pure 1 oz Gold Maple Leaf bullion coins. But, the Mint decided to make a very limited quantity available for sale…
Royal Canadian Mint $20 Coin: Falcon Lake Incident
When it comes to unique collectable coins, the Royal Canadian Mint has a history of minting some of the most recognizable and impressive coin pieces on the planet. Over the course of its long existence, the RCM has produced countless specimens that celebrate important Canadian milestones, historical events, and pop culture icons. One such coin is the remarkable $20 Coin: Falcon Lake Incident, which marks one of the most peculiar and mysterious occurrences in recent Canadian history. Here is everything you need to know about this coin. What is the Falcon Lake Incident? The Falcon Lake Incident is an unexplained…
$2 Special Wrap Roll: The Battle Of Vimy Ridge
During the First World War, The Battle Of Vimy Ridge is one of the most celebrated military victories of Canada. It is today viewed as a symbol of the birth of Canadian national awareness and pride. Between April 9 and 12, 1917, four divisions of the Canadian corps, fighting together for the first time, attacked the ridge and managed to capture it from the German army. During the assault, more than 10,500 Canadians were wounded or killed. Today an iconic white memorial atop the ridge honours the Canadian lives that were laid down on the altar of freedom during the…
Good Luck Charms: 2018 Five Blessings Gold Coin
When looking to make a good investment in silver or gold bullion, it’s always good to have some good luck sitting on your shoulder just in case. Combining a great investment and good luck at the same time can be done all at once by getting your hands on the 2018 Good Luck Charms: Five Blessings Gold Coin of the Royal Canadian Mint. If you’re interested in learning more about this enormous pure gold coin, keep reading. The Meaning Behind the Coin This is a Chinese Zodiac Gold Coin that focuses on a particular aspect of Chinese culture – it…
2018 Captain Cook At Nootka Sound Canada Silver Dollar Set
It is difficult to choose a particular favourite among the many 2018 Royal Canadian Mint coins that celebrate Canadian history. But, it is clear that the 2018 Captain Cook at Nootka Sound Canada Silver Dollar Set is going to be a top contender for that spot. Captain James Cook trekked across Canada’s West Coast in 1778 in search of the fabled Northwest Passage. His month-long stay left a legendary imprint on Canadian history and is memorialized once again by the remarkably crafted special edition proof silver dollar set. What Coins Are Part of This Set? The 2018 Captain Cook at…
Royal Wedding $20 Silver Coin Keepsake
When looking for the right way to describe the Royal Canadian Mint, it can be said that it never fails to commemorate an important historical or cultural event related to either Canada or the United Kingdom. The RCM continues this long standing tradition even today with the 2018 Canada $20 Fine Silver Coin –The Royal Wedding Of Prince Harry And Ms. Meghan Markle. This coin serves to mark the occasion of yet another royal wedding, so keep reading to learn what is so special about this particular piece and why adding it to your coin collection would be a great…
2018 Canada $20 Captain Canuck Fine Silver Coin
There are many icons in Canada’s comic book history, but surely one of the most famous is Captain Canuck. Having long overgrown the status of a homemade comic book hero, he embodies human qualities such as integrity, determination, and self-sacrifice, all the while doing so with simultaneous compassion and humility. The Royal Canadian Mint is paying homage to the Canadian pop-culture icon who wears the colours of the Canadian national flag while fighting for peace and justice with this uniquely designed coin. Getting Down to Numbers Apart from symbolizing admirable human qualities, the Royal Canadian Mint made sure to design…
Check Out This Canadian 3-Coin Justice League Set From The Mint
Comic book fans are in for a real treat: the premiere team-up of DC Comics Super Heroes made it to the big screen in Justice League. Behind the comic book pages and the scenes of the film, on the other hand, the Royal Canadian Mint has also decided to treat Justice League fans with a 3-coin set celebrating the legendary comic book. The best part? Each coin’s reverse features original art by the artist of the flagship Justice League title: Canadian artist Jason Fabok. Fabok’s designs were specifically created for RCM coins, meaning you won’t be able to find them…
