Royal Canadian Mint

Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmCanada 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 May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmHome 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 May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 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 May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmFor 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 May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmThroughout 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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Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmFor 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…

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Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:35 pmCanadian 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….

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Last updated on August 26th, 2025 at 10:26 amWhen 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…

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Last updated on July 1st, 2025 at 08:37 amIt 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…

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Last updated on August 26th, 2025 at 10:27 amWhen it comes to unique collectable coins, the Royal Canadian Mint has a history of minting some of the most recognizable and impressive coin pieces on the planet. Over the course of its long existence, the RCM has produced countless specimens that celebrate important Canadian milestones, historical events, and pop culture icons. One such coin is the remarkable $20 Coin: Falcon Lake Incident, which marks one of the most peculiar and mysterious occurrences in recent Canadian history. Here is everything you need to know about this coin. What is the Falcon Lake…

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