Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmIn 1853, Canada decided to implement the gold standard. This allowed trade to be straightforward, but it also meant that appropriate amounts of gold needed to be kept in reserve to support the country’s currency. One of the benefits of this decision was that it fueled interest in the Canadian mint and particularly in the production and design of gold coins. When local miners found gold in the Klondike area of Yukon, thousands of Canadians got caught up in the gold rush. The Dominion Government soon caught on and, in 1912, ordered…
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The Royal Canadian Mint NHL Coin Set: A Great Gift for Young Fans
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:36 pmIt is often said that Canadian toddlers start reaching for the hockey stick as soon as they start walking. This comes as no surprise, as hockey is as much a symbol of Canada as the maple leaf. The Royal Canadian Mint takes great pride in celebrating this age-old Canadian tradition with its Learning to Play: Pure Silver Coloured 7-Coin Subscription. Every True Hockey Lover Deserves This Limited Edition Canadian Coin Set When it comes to Canadian coins, there’s hardly a better example of an ideal gift for a young hockey fan than…
