Throughout history, there have been many events we should always remember. Some of them brought joy, like tearing down the Berlin Wall, while others are mentioned even today as the greatest tragedies of all time. One of them happens to be the sinking of the Princess Sophia. This was a dreadful event during which many lives were lost with no reported survivors. In the honour of the Princess Sophia and the people who died on it, the Royal Canadian Mint has made a coin that commemorates the 100 anniversary of this tragedy. The Lethal Vanderbilt Reef This reef is actually…
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Royal Canadian Mint Celebrates 110th Year with new Silver Coin
For 110 years, the Royal Canadian Mint has been providing beautiful commemorative coins for all passionate Canadian numismatists. There’s a wide variety of rare, old and valuable coins skilfully designed by talented artists and then carefully minted by the Royal Canadian Mint. The Mint has a long and turbulent history, from its humble beginnings as a mere refinery, through a lot of milestones, and today continuously sets standards for other minting facilities to follow. With the introduction of a silver coin that celebrates the Mint and all of its achievements, you are able to get a hold of the special…
NHL Original Six Series: Doug Gilmour Pure Silver Coin
Canadian hockey teams can brag about many extraordinary players, both past and present. Not only do players captivate our imaginations, but they also earn their place in the Hockey Hall of Fame because of their amazing skills. One such player is Doug Gilmour – winner of countless trophies and amassing 1,414 points during a career that lasted 20 years. In order to honour him, the Royal Canadian Mint has made a coin that features Doug’s image. Read on to learn more about this spectacular coin. A Hockey Player with a Long and Storied Career When Doug Gilmour first joined the…
Canadian Coasts 3 Silver Coin Set from the Mint
Combining the Pacific, Arctic, and Atlantic, Canada is a country with the longest coastline in the world. In order to celebrate such beauty, the Royal Canadian Mint has come up with a lovely set in appreciation of these coasts and the creatures that inhabit them. The 3 coin set consists of square-shaped pieces with different designs and stories about Canadian coasts. All three coins are made out of silver and display some finely-engraved gold-plated images. Read on if you’re interested to know more about the design details for each of the three coins: Pacific Sunset Just as the name of…
The Royal Canadian Mint Releases Special Silver Dollar Coin
Canadian waters are home to over 50 species of whales. Thankfully, there is a great deal of whale watching sites where you can really appreciate the beauty of these magnificent marine mammals. The Royal Canadian Mint in collaboration with Dave Zachary decided to create a beautiful coin to celebrate these creatures. The result is a unique piece with a soapstone sculpture of a whale’s tail. It has a 50 dollar face value and a wide diameter to hold the carved model. It comes nicely packaged making it a perfect gift as well. Read on to find out all the details…
Check out the Royal Canadian Mints 2018 Holiday Gift Set
With Christmas around the corner, you surely want to start thinking about the perfect gift to give to your loved ones. If you are a numismatist and have a couple of friends or family members who happen to love coins, check out what the Royal Canadian Mint has to offer. There are a lot of holiday sets with a perfect selection of coins packaged in beautiful cases. These make for wonderful gifts to give to anyone who owns a few collectibles or is just starting. They’ll definitely love and appreciate what you have given them and you can share all…
Royal Canadian Mint Releases Tyrannosaurus Rex Coin
Can you imagine looking at the design of a coin and simultaneously feeling awe and fear? The Royal Canadian Mint has succeeded in creating a pure silver coin with a realistic engraving of a Tyrannosaurus Rex. This carnivore has its fossils scattered around Canada which has recently sparked the attention of many palaeontologists. They strive to uncover more information about these fascinating animals and their origin. Until then, the coin with the 250 dollar face value celebrates the Tyrannosaurus Rex, the dinosaur that has once walked and lived on the Canadian territories. You can find all of the interesting facts…
Mint Releases Coin Celebrating Basketball a Canadian Invention
There aren’t many people who haven’t heard about the game of basketball, but few are aware of the fact that a man from Canada actually invented it. His name is James Naismith and he was a physical education professor from Almonte, Ontario. The Canadian Royal Mint has created a beautiful pure silver coin to celebrate this sport and its inventor. They came up with the first-ever coloured coin with the shape of a convex to accent the actual rounded shape of a basketball and the dimples on it. The precision and attention to detail is something you’ll notice right away…
Canadian History Puzzle Coin from the Mint
When talking about must-haves, this puzzle set from the Royal Canadian Mint is something you shouldn’t miss out on. It looks back on Canada from 1866 to 1916 and paints a picture of the historical events that happened during that period. It is a masterful piece of art that represents all of the memorable elements of young Canada’s Dominion. Any numismatist who is a true patriot and a passionate collector will fall in love with the remarkable design followed by the story it proudly tells. You can pre-order your own by going to the Colonial Acres website, where they offer…
14 Silver Coin Set of Canada’s Heraldic Emblems
It is no secret that the Royal Canadian Mint is one of the most advanced and groundbreaking minting institutions on the planet. As such, it has crafted and minted some of the most incredible, rare and interesting coin pieces in existence today. Another thing it is famous for is the fact that it rarely misses the opportunity to celebrate Canadian identity and national spirit. Such is also the case with the 2018 Heraldic Emblems of Canada Fine Silver 14-Coin Set. Keep reading to learn more about this remarkable collection of coins. What is Heraldry in the First Place? The term…
