Last updated on June 26th, 2020 at 03:13 amFollowing the successful release of the Royal Canadian Mint’s Haunted Canada coins issued between 2014 and 2016, the Mint has designed a new coin. The Spooky Canada: HI Ottawa Jail Hostel coin is the ideal spooky coin that you can add to your collection. The coin depicts a renowned ghost story from the HI Ottawa Jail Hostel, where to this very day a ghost is said to haunt. Like the previous coins released in the Haunted Canada series, this lenticular coin has a spooky secret,and in order to see it, you must tilt it side to…
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Last updated on June 26th, 2020 at 03:02 amLovers of nature rejoice! Royal Canadian Mint has released a coin set that can truly be described as an ode to the awesomeness of Nature. This set of three 99.99 percent pure silver coins is designed to reflect three magnificent natural phenomena that occur in Canada’s sky. Canadian Natural Wonders Captured on Coins The coins’ magnificent artistry directs your attention to the wonder that is the Canadian sky. These wonders include; the starry night sky devoid of clouds and the fire rainbow. The latter is neither a rainbow nor fire despite its…
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Last updated on April 15th, 2020 at 07:29 amBorn on May 24, 1819, Victoria became queen at age 18 after the death of her uncle William IV on June 20, 1837.  She immediately became popular. After her coronation on June 28, 1838, Victoria’s popularity continued to grow because of her full participation in court balls and other types of royal events. She had a deep interest in colonialism, which earmarked a new era not only for the monarchy but also for the development and expansion of British colonies. In redefining the monarchy, Queen Victoria has left many traditions which are…
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Last updated on June 26th, 2020 at 02:57 amThe Royal Canadian Mint is well known for showcasing Canadian creative talent and has worked with a number of highly skilled artists, illustrators and photographers over the years to produce some of their most unique and collectable coins. The Mint’s latest collaboration is with star photographer and video blogger Peter McKinnon, who has produced an innovative two-coin series featuring two of Canada’s most famous landscapes, Moraine Lake and Mount Rundle. Spectacular Shots of Moraine Lake and Mount Rundle Moraine Lake, in Banff National Park in Alberta, is one of Canada’s most iconic…
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Last updated on July 10th, 2020 at 03:55 pmCoin collecting is an enjoyable hobby, and the newly released 6-Coin Pileated Woodpecker Specimen Set by the Royal Canadian Mint is a great set to add to your collection. It features a remarkable combination of coins with six different designs, each representative of the wonders of Canada. What does the set include? The Pileated Woodpecker 6-Coin Set is comprised of one of all the coins ranging from five cents to two dollars. Each coin features a representation of the Pileated woodpecker, which is an essential part of Canadian forests, and the largest…
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Last updated on June 26th, 2020 at 02:57 amCanada has a long and rich history. One capsule of Canadian history is our currency, which like many other nations’ currencies, reflect the growth and changes experienced by society through the passage of time. For Canadians, the Royal Canadian Mint has established a strong reputation for producing currency (coins) for the highlighting of Canada’s finest moments. Currently, 100 years of CN Rail history is marked by the mint gold coin which is more than deserving since CN Rail has served the people of Canada well during its 100 years of existence and…
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Last updated on June 26th, 2020 at 02:43 amHome to the largest number of polar bears in the world, Canada takes pride in in sharing the land with these majestic animals. The polar bear is said to be the cultural icon and an animal that is quite playful despite its size. The Royal Canadian Mint managed to capture this softer side of polar bears by creating a coin with a touching image of two bears cuddling. The vivid colours in the background feature the stunning Arctic sunset and bring the image to life with top-notch engraving. With this coin, the…
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Last updated on July 10th, 2020 at 03:59 pmIf you’re a real football fan, then you’re going to love the new coin from the Royal Canadian Mint. It is a football-shaped coin that’s also curved and convex! This beautiful piece shows the skilled work of Mint engravers who came up with yet another hit among numismatists. The pure gold coin carries impressive details featuring modern Canadian football, with leather panels and laces carved in a beautiful manner. Every collector knows the true value of unique pieces, especially when you can express your pride and appreciation for Canada through them. That’s…
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Last updated on June 26th, 2020 at 03:18 amFor the Anishinaabe people, Grandmother Moon is a central figure. She is ever-present and she makes 13 appearances throughout the year. Grandmother Moon’s intention is to watch over Mother Earth’s children and to light up their paths. Because of her importance to the Anishinaabe people, the Royal Canadian Mint has decided to make 13 coins in her honour- one for each of her appearances. In case you would like to add them to your valuable collection, you can easily order some of them or even the whole set. Just be quick about…
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Last updated on June 26th, 2020 at 03:02 amThroughout 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….
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