Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:34 pmOn June 6, 1944, the world was forever changed, for the better when Allied forces stormed the beaches in Normandy France, bringing to an end four years of German occupation. This event, known globally as D-day would signal the end of World War Two and usher in an era of peace and recovery. It is no wonder that Canadian forces were part of the invasion as the country has a long-standing reputation for supporting and promoting peace. Today, the Royal Canadian Mint honours the allied forces who stood for peace on that…
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Royal Canadian Mint Releases A Playing Card Coin Set: Find Out Why
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmIf you aren’t familiar with the fact that playing cards were once used as currency in Canada, then you certainly must be confused by the Mint’s latest release. Cards were a simple solution in times of shortages and people used to write something on the back to indicate the value of cards and ensure a flawless exchange. The Royal Canadian Mint came up with a set of four coins that are inspired by the 17th and 18th century’s rectangular shape and style of playing cards. The flawless colourful design by Trevor Tennant…
Royal Canadian Mint Releases New Coin: 2019 Year of the Pig
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmAs winter days come around, we start feeling festive since we become aware that the holiday season is almost here. Of course, one of everyone’s favourite holidays is New Year’s Eve. This is the night we are looking forward to and many of us even start questioning ourselves whether the current year has been productive enough and whether we have realized all the plans we made a year ago. In addition to this, we are also trying to find the best presents for our loved ones. In case you have run out…
NHL Original Six Series: Doug Gilmour Pure Silver Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmCanadian 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…
Canadian Coasts 3 Silver Coin Set from the Mint
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmCombining 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…
Royal Canadian Mint Releases Tyrannosaurus Rex Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmCan 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….
Colonial Acres Coins: Trusted Canadian DNA Dealer
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmThe 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…
The Mint’s Missing Million Dollar Coin
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmWhen 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…
Good Luck Charms: 2018 Five Blessings Gold Coin
Last updated on March 26th, 2025 at 10:54 amWhen 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 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 that focuses on a particular aspect of Chinese culture – it boasts one of the…
2018 Canada $20 Captain Canuck Fine Silver Coin
Last updated on July 1st, 2025 at 09:25 amThere 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,…
