Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:37 pmTo commemorate the 150th anniversary celebrations of Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint decided to create special coins for the occasion. A contest was held in 2015 to allow the public to take part and each 150th anniversary coin from this set has a unique design that was chosen as part of the contest. Known as My Canada, My Inspiration, this contest allowed individuals to take part in Canada 150 celebrations by creating new coin designs. The coin designs fit into five categories to coincide with five coins: Our Wonders, Our Achievements, Our…
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The Story Behind the Royal Canadian Mint’s Canada 150th Peyto Lake Coin
Last updated on July 1st, 2025 at 08:40 amEvery coin produced by the Royal Canadian Mint tells a story. From coins with symbols depicting the latest monarch to coins with symbols representing common animals of Canada, each coin produced has its own legacy and meaning. For 2017, several coins have been produced that represent the nation in a variety of ways in honour of the Canada 150 celebrations. One such example of a 2017 new coin is the $10 Canada’s 150th Peyto Lake Coin. This coin has a unique story and is a great way in which to celebrate the…
The Royal Canadian Mint Celebrates Canada’s 150th Year of Independence by Releasing New Silver Coin
Last updated on July 1st, 2025 at 08:43 am2017 is a big year for Canada. This year marks the Canada 150 celebration and to honour the occasion, the Royal Canadian Mint has decided to create several individual coins, sets and proofs to celebrate the anniversary. Coin collectors will love adding these unique coins to their collection. Many coins have colourful depictions of common Canadian symbols while some even glow in the dark! One coin that is particularly unique for the anniversary commemoration is the 150th Wild Swift Fox and Pups $10 Fine Silver Coin. This coin is a lovely addition…
Celebrate Canada’s 150th with These Fun Collector Coins
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:37 pmCoin sets and unique individual coins are a great way in which to provide a gift for that special someone in your life. For Canadian coin collectors or those who enjoy unique coin collecting, 2017 is the perfect year to find the best gifts. This year marks the 150th anniversary of Canada, so the Royal Canadian Mint has created several unique sets and individual coins for collectors to enjoy. These coins can be given as gifts with many unique options such as colourful or glow in the dark coins. Below are a…
Canada’s 150th Most Affordable Pure Silver 3 Coin Subscription
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:37 pm2017 marks the 150th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation. With this milestone, the Royal Canadian Mint has decided to create several coins including coin subscriptions that commemorate this special occasion. One option for coin collectors or lovers of Canada to enjoy is the 3-coin subscription known as the 2017 Canada 150 Most Affordable. This collection is created from pure silver and is a perfect way to remember this unique milestone. Inspirational Coins Whether you are from Canada or just love coin collecting, you will find this unique subscription takes to heart what…
2017 Canada 150 Coin Collection: My Canada, My Inspiration
Last updated on April 30th, 2025 at 10:32 amCanada’s 150th birthday in 2017 was more than just a milestone—it was a year-long, nationwide celebration of culture, unity, and national identity. Communities across the country came together to reflect on the past, honour shared values, and look forward to the future. From coast to coast, Canadians participated in festivals, heritage projects, and special events that showcased the diverse stories that make up the nation’s fabric. Among the most enduring and collectible tributes to this sesquicentennial celebration came from the Royal Canadian Mint, which played a central role in marking the occasion….
Coin Collecting Gift Sets: A great way to get started
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:37 pmSo you have decided to enter into the world of Numismatics, congratulations! It can be quite exciting to venture into the world of Canadian coin collecting, finding unique individual coins and sets that are visually stunning as well as have monetary value. The term numismatics means that study of coins, paper money, tokens and other items related to money. As you begin on the journey to coin collecting, you will find that Canada has a long and interesting history involving coins and currency. Getting Started Becoming a coin collector can be fun….
