Royal Canadian Mint numismatic coins (2000s) explained
One of the most highly profitable aspects of the Royal Canadian Mint's enterprise is in its Numismatic product line.[1] The euphoria surrounding the year 2000 led to the birth of the Millennium 25-cent coin program. The numismatic line included proof quality coins sold individually or as a complete set. This level of excess would come to signify the coming decade. The number of numismatic releases would increase on an annual basis starting in 2003. Numismatic three cents, five cents, and ten cents would be introduced, along with numismatic three dollars and eight dollars. Luxury coins would not be immune to the dramatic increases that ensued. Coins with face values of 250, 300 and 350 dollars would be introduced by 2006.
A new trend for the RCM would emerge with the design of the numismatic three cent coin. The three cent coin was packaged in a coin and stamp set as part of a joint venture with Canada Post. This partnership would lead to another ten coin and stamp sets in the decade. An additional trend that emerged was the RCM's commitment to military and Olympic coins as well.
From Vimy Ridge to D-Day to a new release of the Victory Nickel with a commemorative booklet, the 5-cent piece became very monumental in acknowledging the contributions of Canada's military in the 20th Century. With the advent of the Lucky Loonie, the good luck charm that brought Olympic gold to Canada's hockey teams in 2002, the RCM paid tribute to that accomplishment with its Going for the Gold set in 2002 featuring a double-dated Loon coin packaged with Maclean's magazine and Olympic stamps. This would be followed by the Sterling Silver Lucky Loonie coins in 2004 and 2006.
The decade would also be marked by very dramatic price increases. Items that could be classified as “staples” in the numismatic offering, such as the Silver Dollar (Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated), the Hundred Dollar Gold, and the Two Hundred Gold, had not experienced significant price increases for several years.
The Silver Dollar from 2000 was priced at $29.95 (Proof) and $19.95 (BU) but in 2006, these two items were now priced at $39.95 and $31.95. At the beginning of the 1990s, the silver dollar was priced at $22.95 for the proof version, and $16.75 for the brilliant version.
More dramatic was the pricing of the One Hundred and Two Hundred Dollar gold. The beginning of the millennium saw the One Hundred Dollar Gold at $259.95 but its price increased to $359.95 by 2006. In 1990, the price of such a coin would have been $245.00. Due to the increase in the value of gold, the two hundred dollar gold experienced an even larger spike in the pricing. Starting in 2000 at $414.95, the price would rise to $564.95. In 1990, the price was only $395.00.
During the decade, there were various technological achievements. The first RCM gold coin to be directly laser etched was the $100 Gold Leduc Oil Fields coin from 2002.[2] The technique would be later used for the 2003 $100 Gold Marquis Wheat coin and the 2004 $20 Iceberg coin. In 2001, the RCM achieved innovation with the 2001 Marconi $5 silver coin. It was the first RCM coin to utilize with a direct lasered finish.[3] One of the technological breakthroughs for the RCM involved the 2006 Canadian Achievement Series silver coin featuring Colonel Chris Hadfield. It was the first Canadian coin to be completely sculpted using computer software.[4]
The Northern Lights $20 Silver Coin was the first RCM hologram coin to feature a hologram without a raised border and, therefore, no delineation.[5] The hologram merges with the engraved relief of the mountains. In 2006, the $30 Canadarm coin was the first Canadian coin to be completely sculpted using computer software.[6] Technically, it was a complex design to render, due to the depiction of the closed glass visor and the complicated features of the Canadarm.
Commemorative Silver Dollar Series
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage (Proof) | Issue Price (Proof) | Mintage (BU) | Issue Price (BU) |
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| 2000 | Voyage of Discovery | D.F. Warkentin | 121,575 | $29.95 | 62,975 | $19.95 |
| 2001 | 50th Anniversary of the National Ballet of Canada | Dora de Pédery-Hunt | 89,390 | $30.95 | 53,668 | $20.95 |
| 2001 | 90th Anniversary of the Striking of Canada's 1911 Silver Dollar | W.H.J. Blakemore | 24,996 | $49.95 | No BU Exists | N/A |
| 2002 | Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II | Royal Canadian Mint Staff | 29,688 | $33.95 | 64,410 | $24.95 |
| 2002 | The Queen Mother | Royal Canadian Mint Staff | 9,994 | $49.95 | No BU exists | N/A |
| 2003 | Centennial of the Cobalt-Silver Strike at Cobalt, ON | John Mardon | 88,536 | $36.95 | 51,130 | $28.95 |
| 2003 | 50th Anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (First Effigy of Queen) | Emanuel Hahn | 21,400 | N/A | No BU exists | N/A |
| 2003 | 50th Anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (Fourth Effigy of Queen) | Emanuel Hahn | 29,586 | $51.95 | No BU exists | N/A |
| 2004 | 400th Anniversary, First French Settlement in North America | R.R. Carmichael | 81,335 | $36.95 | 41,934 | $28.95 |
| 2004 | 400th Anniversary First French Settlement in North America, Privy Marked (part of Coin and Stamp Set) | R.R. Carmichael | 8,315 | $99.95 | N/A | N/A |
| 2004 | The Poppy | Cosme Saffioti | 24,527 | $49.95 | No BU Exists | N/A |
| 2005 | 40th Anniversary, Flag of Canada | William Woodruff | N/A | $34.95 | N/A | $24.95 |
| 2006 | Victoria Cross | Royal Canadian Mint Staff | N/A | $34.95 | N/A | $26.95 |
| 2006 | Medal of Bravery | Royal Canadian Mint Staff | N/A | $54.95 | No BU Exists | N/A |
| 2007 | Thayendanegea Joseph Brant | RCM Staff based on image by Laurie McGaw | 65,000 | 42.95 | 35,000 | 34.95 |
| 2007 | Celebration of the Arts | Friedrich Peter | 20,000 | $54.95 | No BU Exists | N/A |
| 2008 | 400th Anniversary of Quebec | Suzanne Duranceau | 65,000 | $42.95 | 35,000 | $34.95 |
| 2008 | 100th Anniversary of Royal Canadian Mint | Jason Bouwman | 25,000 | $59.95 | No BU Exists | N/A |
| 2008 | The Poppy (with ultra high relief) | Cosme Saffioti | 5,000 | $139.95 | No BU Exists | N/A |
| 2009 | 100th Anniversary of Flight | Jason Bouwman | 50,000 | $47.95 | 30,000 | $39.95 |
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Gold Plated Proof Silver Dollars
These Gold Plated Proof Silver Dollars were packaged with the corresponding Proof Sets for the year.
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2005 | 40th Anniversary, Canada's Flag | William Woodruff | N/A | $84.95 |
| 2006 | Victoria Cross | Royal Canadian Mint Staff | N/A | $84.95 |
| 2007 | Thayendanegea Joseph Brant | RCM Staff based on image by Laurie McGaw | N/A | $89.95 |
| 2008 | 400th Anniversary of Quebec | Suzanne Duranceau | 60,000 | $89.95 |
| 2009 | 100th Anniversary of Flight | Jason Bouwman | 55,000 | $99.95 |
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Montreal Canadiens 100th Anniversary
Four unique gold coins were produced by the RCM to honour the 100th Anniversary of the Montreal Canadiens. The coins are on permanent display at the Centennial Plaza at the Bell Centre in Montreal.[7] The coins have a face value of $1 and have the Canadiens centennial logo on the reverse. The coins are featured on memorial plaques dedicated to four legends: Howie Morenz, Maurice Richard, Jean Beliveau, and Guy Lafleur. The obverse is the Susannah Blunt effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Each plaque also has two circulation five cent coins marking the start and end of each player's career. The coins were gold plated versions of the nickel aureate dollar used for circulating $1 coins.
A special edition proof silver dollar was also issued with two different types of packaging.
Numismatic One, Three and Five Cents
One Cent
Three Cents
Five Cents
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2000 | Les Voltigeurs de Québec | RCM Staff | 34,024 | $16.95 |
| 2001 | 125th Anniversary, Royal Military College | Gerald T. Locklin | 25,834 | $16.95 |
| 2002 | 85th Anniversary of Vimy Ridge | S.A. Allward | 22,646 | $16.95 |
| 2004 | 60th Anniversary of D-Day | Thomas Shingles | 20,019 | $29.95 |
| 2005 | 60th Anniversary of End of World War II | Thomas Shingles | 42,792 | $29.95 |
| 2005 | Annual Report Coin (Selectively Gold Plated) | Thomas Shingles | 12,000 | $24.95 |
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Numismatic Ten Cents
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2000 | 100th Anniversary, Credit Unions, Alphonse Desjardins | Jean-Guy Lebel | 69,791 | $14.95 |
| 2001 | International Year of the Volunteers | RCM Design | 40,634 | $14.95 |
| 2004 | 100th Anniversary of Canadian Open | Cosme Saffioti | 31,744 | $39.95 |
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Numismatic 25-cent Pieces
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Special Notes |
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| 2000 | Millennium Proof Coins | Various | N/A | $14.95 each, $149.95 for 12 coin set | Also sold as a twelve and twenty-four (1999 included) coin set |
| 2000 | Millennium Coloured Coin "Pride" | Donald F. Warkentin | 49,719 | $8.95 | 1st Millennium Coloured Coin by RCM |
| 2004 | Gold Plated Poppy | Cosme Saffioti | 15,000 | 24.95 | Released in 2005, Part of 2004 Annual Report |
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Oversized 25-cent pieces
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Special Notes |
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| 2006 | 80th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II | Cosme Saffioti | 25,000 | 19.95 | First Oversized 25-cent Coin |
| 2007 | 60th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's Wedding | Robert-Ralph Carmichael | 35,000 | 21.95 | N/A |
| 2008 | Anne of Green Gables | Ben Stahl | N/A | $19.95 |
| 2008 | 90th Anniversary, End of World War I | David Craig | N/A | $19.95 | Part of End of World War I Coin Set |
| 2009 | Notre-Dame-de-Saguenay | Photo courtesy of Alain Dumas, Paul Hurteau and Claude Parent | N/A | $14.95 | Photos of the Saguenay Fjord and Notre-Dame-du-Saguenay statue. | |
2005–present
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Special Notes |
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| 2005 | Liberation of the Netherlands | N/A | N/A | 49.95 | Part of joint set with Netherlands |
| 2005 | Poppy Coin | N/A | N/A | 12.95 | Part of Bookmark and Commemorative Lapel Pin |
| 2006 | Bonhomme Carnaval | N/A | 8200[8] | 19.95 | Part of Québec Winter Carnival Set |
| 2007 | Balloons | N/A | 24531[9] | 19.95 | From Birthday Gift Set |
| 2007 | Fireworks | N/A | 8910 | 19.95 | From Congratulations Gift Set |
| 2007 | Flowers | N/A | 10318 | 19.95 | From Wedding Gift Set |
| 2007 | Maple leaf | N/A | 23582 | 19.95 | From Oh! Canada Gift Set |
| 2007 | Rattle | N/A | 24531 | 19.95 | From Baby Gift Set |
| 2008 | Birthday Hat | N/A | N/A | 19.95 | From Birthday Gift Set |
| 2008 | Canadian Flag | N/A | N/A | 19.95 | From Oh! Canada Gift Set |
| 2008 | Teddy bear | N/A | N/A | 19.95 | From Baby Gift Set |
| 2008 | Trophy | N/A | N/A | 19.95 | From Congratulations Gift Set |
| 2008 | Wedding Cake | N/A | N/A | 19.95 | From Wedding Gift Set |
| 2008 | Poppy Coin | Cosme Saffioti | N/A | 12.95 | Part of Bookmark |
| 2009 | Birthday Coin (coloured balloons) | N/A | N/A | 9.95 | Part of Greeting Cards with Coin |
| 2009 | Wedding Coin (two pink birds) | N/A | N/A | 9.95 | Part of Greeting Cards with Coin |
| 2009 | Congratulations Coin | N/A | N/A | 9.95 | Part of Greeting Cards with Coin |
| 2009 | Thank You Coin (coloured flower) | N/A | N/A | 9.95 | Part of Greeting Cards with Coin |
| 2009 | Orange Maple Leaves | N/A | N/A | 19.95 | Part of Oh Canada set |
| 2009 | Teddy bear with blue and pink pillows | N/A | N/A | 19.95 | Part of Baby Coin set |
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Canada Day
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Special Notes |
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| 2000 | Millennium Coloured Coin "Canada Day" | Laura Paxton | 26,106 | $8.95 | 1st Canada Day Coin |
| 2001 | Canada Day Coloured Coin | Silke Ware | 96,352 | $9.95 | N/A |
| 2002 | Canada Day Coloured Coin | Judith Chartier | 49,901 | $9.95 | N/A |
| 2003 | Canada Day Coloured Coin | Jade Pearen | 63,511 | $9.95 | N/A |
| 2004 | Canada Day Coloured Coin | Cosme Saffioti | 44,759 | $9.95 | N/A |
| 2004 | Canada Day Multi-Ply Plated Steel | Nick Wooster | 29,762 | 24.95 | Part of Canada Day Bundle which included a fanny pack, a water bottle, and a T-shirt |
| 2005 | Canada Day Coin | Stan Witten | N/A | 9.95 | The Beaver on the coin is also called "Bucky the Beaver". |
| 2006 | Canada Day Coin (Coloured featuring two children holding a Canadian flag) | N/A | N/A | 9.95 | Packaged with Four Crayola Crayons |
| 2007 | Canada Day Coin (Coloured Coin with tattoos) | N/A | N/A | $9.95 | Featuring MacLean the Mountie. Packaged with tattoos |
| 2008 | Canada Day Coin (Coloured Coin with tattoos) | N/A | N/A | $9.95 | Featuring Moose. Packaged with tattoos and games |
| 2009 | Canada Day Coin (Coloured Coin with polar bear, loon, beaver, caribou) | N/A | N/A | $14.95 | Caricature of animals from Circulation Coins. Packaged with postcard and magnets |
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A variant of the 2002 Canada Day coin was issued in circulation without any colour. It was presented to new Canadians at their citizenship ceremony during "Celebrate Canada Day" week.[10] These coins were distributed between July and September 2002 with a final mintage of 30,627,000.
Holiday Coin Set
NHL coins
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Special Notes |
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| 2007 | Calgary Flames | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
| 2007 | Calgary Flames | N/A | 832[11] | 24.95 | From Calgary Flames Gift Set |
| 2007 | Edmonton Oilers | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
| 2007 | Edmonton Oilers | N/A | 2213 | 24.95 | From Edmonton Oilers Gift Set |
| 2007 | Montreal Canadiens | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
| 2007 | Montreal Canadiens | N/A | 2952 | 24.95 | From Montreal Canadiens Gift Set |
| 2007 | Ottawa Senators | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
| 2007 | Ottawa Senators | N/A | 1634 | 24.95 | From Ottawa Senators Gift Set |
| 2007 | Toronto Maple Leafs | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
| 2007 | Toronto Maple Leafs | N/A | 3527 | 24.95 | From Toronto Maple Leafs Gift Set |
| 2007 | Vancouver Canucks | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
| 2007 | Vancouver Canucks | N/A | 1264 | 24.95 | From Vancouver Canucks Gift Set | |
Birds of Canada series (part 1)
| Year | Animal | Artist | Finish | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2007 | Ruby-throated hummingbird | Arnold Nogy | Specimen (with selective colouring) | 25,000 | $24.95 |
| 2007 | Red-breasted nuthatch | Arnold Nogy | Specimen (with selective colouring) | 25,000 | $24.95 |
| 2008 | | Arnold Nogy | Specimen (with selective colouring) | 25,000 | $24.95 |
| 2008 | Northern cardinal | Arnold Nogy | Specimen (with selective colouring) | 25,000 | $24.95 |
| 2010 | American goldfinch | Arnold Nogy (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse) | Specimen (with selective colouring) | 14,000 | $24.95 | |
Numismatic Fifty-Cent Collections
| Year | Theme | Mintage | Issue Price | Finish | Notes |
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| 2007 | Annual Report | 10,000 | $25.95 | Gold Plated | |
| 2007 | Christmas Ornaments | 50,000 | $25.95 | Specimen with motion filled 3-D effect | |
| 2008 | Triangle Coin – Milk Delivery | 25,000 | $49.95 | Green enamel effect on reverse, Proof Finish | Part of Irregular Shaped coins collection |
| 2008 | 100th Anniversary of Royal Canadian Mint | 16,000 | $44.95 | Sold as part of Coin and Stamp Set (double dated 1908–2008) |
| 2009 | Calgary Flames | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
| 2009 | Edmonton Oilers | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
| 2009 | Montreal Canadiens | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
| 2009 | Ottawa Senators | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
| 2009 | Toronto Maple Leafs | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
| 2009 | Vancouver Canucks | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
| 2009 | Six String Nation Guitar | 30,000 | $34.95 | Specimen, with hologram on reverse | Part of Irregular Shaped coins collection |
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Discovering Nature Series
Canadian Sports Series
Canadian Festivals Series
| Year | Coin No 1 | Coin No 2 | Coin No 3 | Coin No 4 | Coin No 5 | Artist | Finish | Issue Price for each coin | Total Mintage |
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| 2001 | Québec Winter Carnival | Toonik Tyme (Nunavut) | Folk Festival (Newfoundland) | Festival of Fathers (PEI) | N/A | Sylvie Daigneault, John Mardon, David Craig, Brenda Whiteway | Proof | $21.95 | 58,123 |
| 2002 | Annapolis Valley Blossom (Nova Scotia) | Stratford Festival (Ontario) | Folkarama (Manitoba) | Calgary Stampede, (Alberta) | Squamish Days, (BC) | Sylvie Daigneault, John Mardon, David Craig, Michelle Grant, Brenda Whiteway | Proof | $21.95 | 61,900 |
| 2003 | Yukon Festival | Back to Batoche (Manitoba) | Great Northern Arts Festival (Inuvik) | Festival Acadien de Caraquet (New Brunswick) | N/A | Ken Anderson, David Hannan, Dawn Oman, Hudson Design Group | Proof | $21.95 | 26,451 |
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Canadian Folklore and Legends Series
| Year | Coin No 1 | Coin No 2 | Coin No 3 | Artist | Finish | Issue Price for each coin | Total Mintage |
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| 2001 | The Sled | The Maiden's Cave | Les Petits Sauteux | Valentina Holtz-Entin, Peter Kiss, Miyuki Tanobe | Proof | $24.95 | 28,979 |
| 2002 | The Pig That Wouldn't Get Over The Stile | Shoemaker in Heaven | Le Vaisseau Fantome | Laura Jolicoeur, Francine Gravel, Colette Boivin | Proof | $24.95 | 19,789 |
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Canadian Floral Collection
| Year | Theme | Artist | Finish | Issue Price | Total Mintage |
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| 2002 | Golden Tulip | Anthony Testa | Proof (selectively gold plated) | $24.95 | 19,986 |
| 2003 | Golden Daffodil | Christie Paquet | Proof (selectively gold plated) | $34.95 | 36,293 |
| 2004 | Golden Easter Lily | Christie Paquet | Proof (selectively gold plated) | $34.95 | 23,486 |
| 2005 | Golden rose | Christie Paquet | Proof (selectively gold plated) | $34.95 | 23,000 |
| 2006 | Golden Daisy | Christie Paquet | Proof (selectively gold plated) | $34.95 | 23,000 |
| 2007 | Golden Forget-Me-Not | Christie Paquet | Proof (selectively gold plated) | $38.95 | 20,000 |
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1/25 Ounce Gold
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Finish |
|---|
| 2004 | Moose | N/A | 25,000 | $69.95 | Proof |
| 2005 | Voyageur | N/A | 25,000 | $69.95 | Proof |
| 2006 | Cowboy | Michelle Grant | 25,000 | $69.95 | Proof |
| 2007 | The Wolf | William Woodruff | 20,000 | $74.95 | Proof |
| 2008 | DeHavilland Beaver | Peter Mossman | 20,000 | $85.95 | Proof |
| 2009 | Red Maple | | 15,000 | $99.95 | Proof |
| 2010 | RCMP | | 14,000 | $109.95 | Proof | |
Butterfly Collection
| Year | Butterfly | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Finish |
|---|
| 2004 | Tiger swallowtail | Jianping Yan | 19,910 | $39.95 | Hologram |
| 2004 | Clouded Sulphur | Susan Taylor | 15,281 | $39.95 | Selective gold plating |
| 2005 | Monarch | Susan Taylor | 20,000 | $39.95 | Colourized, orange and black |
| 2005 | Great Spangled Fritillary | Jianping Yan | 20,000 | $39.95 | Hologram |
| 2006 | Short-tailed swallowtail | Susan Taylor | 20,000 | $39.95 | Proof (with coloured butterfly) |
| 2006 | Silvery blue | Jianping Yan | 20,000 | $39.95 | Hologram |
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Legends of Hockey
All legends sets consisted of four coins with images provided courtesy of the Hockey Hall of Fame.[12]
Numismatic One, Two and Three Dollars
One Dollar!Year 2000!Theme!Artist!Mintage!Issue Price!Special Notes| 2002 | Centre Ice Coin | R.R. Carmichael | 25,000 | N/A | This coin was to commemorate Canada's Olympic hockey gold medal victory in Men's and Women's Hockey at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. It was part of the Going for the Gold set, which included Olympic stamps and Maclean's magazine. Another feature of the coin was that it was a double dated coin featuring the years 1987 (to recognize the first year of production) and 2002. |
| 2004 | Elusive loon | N/A | 25,105 | $25.22 | part of Coin and Stamp set |
| 2004 | Sterling Silver Lucky Loonie | R.R. Carmichael, RCM Staff | 19,941 | $39.95. | to commemorate 2004 Athens Olympics |
| 2005 | 40th Anniversary of Canada's Flag | William Woodruff | 5,000 | $99.95 | Enameled red |
| 2006 | Baby Lullabies | N/A | N/A | $29.95 | (featuring a Teddy Bear, part of Baby Lullabies and CD Gift Set) |
| 2006 | Baby Lullabies Sterling Silver | N/A | N/A | $79.95 | From Sterling Silver Baby Premium Coin Set |
| 2006 | Gold Louis | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 10,000 | $102.95 | The motto on the reverse of the coin is "CHRS REGN VINC IMP" ("Christ reigns, defeats and commands") |
| 2006 | Medal of Bravery | RCM Engravers | 5,000 | $109.95 | Enamel red |
| 2006 | Snowflake | N/A | N/A | $34.95 | part of Holiday Carols and CD Set |
| 2006 | Sterling Silver Lucky Loonie | Jean-Luc Grandin | 19,956 [13] | $39.95 | to commemorate 2006 Torino Olympics |
| 2007 | Building Blocks | N/A | N/A | 34.95 | From Baby Keepsake Tins |
| 2007 | Gold Plated Rattle | N/A | N/A | 89.95 | From Baby Premium Coin Set |
| 2007 | Rattle | N/A | N/A | 34.95 | From Baby Lullabies CD set |
| 2007 | Sterling Silver One Dollar | Robert Ralph Carmichael | N/A | $89.95 | Part of 2007 Wedding Premium Coin Set |
| 2007 | Gold Louis | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 10,000 | $104.95 | Second Gold Louis Coin |
| 2007 | Thayendanegea Joseph Brant | Adopted from artwork by Laurie McGraw | 7,500 | 129.95 | Enameled with various colours |
| 2008 | Sterling Silver One Dollar | Robert Ralph Carmichael | N/A | N/A | Part of 2008 Baby Lullabies CD Set, Baby Keepsake Tin, Baby Premium Coin Set, and Wedding Premium Coin Set |
| 2008 | Gold Louis | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 10,000 | $124.95 | Third Gold Louis Coin |
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NHL Coins
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Special Notes |
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| 2008 | Calgary Flames | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
| 2008 | Calgary Flames | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Calgary Flames Gift Set |
| 2008 | Edmonton Oilers | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
| 2008 | Edmonton Oilers | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Edmonton Oilers Gift Set |
| 2008 | Montreal Canadiens | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
| 2008 | Montreal Canadiens | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Montreal Canadiens Gift Set |
| 2008 | Ottawa Senators | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
| 2008 | Ottawa Senators | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Ottawa Senators Gift Set |
| 2008 | Toronto Maple Leafs | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
| 2008 | Toronto Maple Leafs | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Toronto Maple Leafs Gift Set |
| 2008 | Vancouver Canucks | N/A | N/A | 15.95 | From Coin and Puck Set |
| 2008 | Vancouver Canucks | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Vancouver Canucks Gift Set |
| 2009 | Calgary Flames | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Calgary Flames Gift Set |
| 2009 | Edmonton Oilers | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Edmonton Oilers Gift Set |
| 2009 | Montreal Canadiens | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Montreal Canadiens Gift Set |
| 2009 | Ottawa Senators | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Ottawa Senators Gift Set |
| 2009 | Toronto Maple Leafs | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Toronto Maple Leafs Gift Set |
| 2009 | Vancouver Canucks | N/A | N/A | 24.95 | From Vancouver Canucks Gift Set | |
Specimen Set Variant Dollars
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2002 | 15th Anniversary Loonie | Jean-Luc Grandin | 67,672 | $39.95 |
| 2004 | Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary | Susan Taylor | 46,493 | $39.95 |
| 2005 | Tufted puffin | Mark Hobson | 39,818 | $39.95 |
| 2006 | Snowy owl | Glen Loates | 39,935 | $39.95 |
| 2007 | Trumpeter swan | Kerri Burnett | 27,056 | 45.95 |
| 2008 | Common eider | Mark Hobson | 21,227 | $45.95 |
| 2009 | Great Blue Heron | Chris Jordison | 21,677 | $49.95 |
| 2010 | Northern Harrier | Arnold Nogy | 21,111 | $49.95 |
| 2011 | Great Grey Owl | Arnold Nogy | 25,665 | $49.95 |
| 2012 | 25th Anniversary Loon | Arnold Nogy | 34,975 | $49.95 |
| 2013 | Blue-Winged Teal | Glen Loates | 28,884 | $49.95 |
| 2014 | Ferriginous Hawk | Trevor Tennant | 24,181 | $49.95 |
| 2015 | Blue Jay | Edward Spera | 30,000 (Minted) | $49.95 |
| 2016 | Tundra Swan | Glen Scrimshaw | 30,000 (Minted) | $49.95 |
| 2017 | Snow Goose | Derek C. Wicks | 30,000 (Minted) | $51.95 |
| 2018 | Burrowing Owl | Pierre Girard | 30,000 (Minted) | $49.95 |
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Two Dollars!Year!Theme!Artist!Mintage!Issue Price| 2004 | Proud polar bear (part of Coin and Stamp Set) | N/A | 25,208 | $29.22 |
| 2006 | 22K Gold 10th Anniversary Two Dollar Coin | Brent Townsend | 3,000 | $399.95 |
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Special Specimen Set Two Dollars!Year!Theme!Artist!Mintage!Issue Price| 2010 | Lynx Kittens | Christie Paquet | 14,790 | $49.95 |
| 2011 | Elk Calf | Christie Paquet | 13,899 | $49.95 |
| 2012 | Wolf Cubs | Emily Damstra | 14,968 | $49.95 |
| 2013 | Black Bear Cubs | Glen Loates | 15,468 | $49.95 |
| 2014 | Baby Rabbits | Pierre Leduc | 11,319 | $49.95 |
| 2015 | Baby Raccoons | Clinton Jammer | 15,000 (Minted) | $49.95 |
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Numismatic Four, Five and Eight Dollars
Four Dollars!Year!Theme!Artist!Mintage!Issue Price| 2007 | Parasaurolophus (part of Giants of Prehistory) | Kerri Burnett | 20,000 | $39.95 |
| 2008 | Triceratops (part of Giants of Prehistory) | Kerri Burnett | 20,000 | $39.95 |
| 2009 | Tyrannosaurus rex (part of Giants of Prehistory) | Kerri Burnett | 20,000 | $42.95 |
| 2010 | Dromaeosaurus (part of Giants of Prehistory) | Kerri Burnett | 20,000 | $42.95 |
| 2010 | Euoplocephalus tutus (part of Giants of Prehistory) | Kerri Burnett | 13,000 | $49.95 |
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Five Dollars!Year!Theme!Artist!Mintage!Issue Price| 2001 | First Wireless Transmission (part of joint coin set with British Royal Mint) | Cosme Saffioti | 15,011 | $99.95 |
| 2002 | 15th Anniversary of Loonie (Hologram) | RCM Staff | 29,970 | $39.95 |
| 2002 | 90th Anniversary of $5 Coin Gold | W.H.J. Blakemore | 1998 | $749.95 (for two coin set) |
| 2003 | FIFA 2006 World Cup of Soccer | Utszula Walerzak | 19,519 | $39.95 |
| 2004 | 100th Anniversary of Canadian Open Golf Tournament (was part of Canadian Open Commemorative Frame) | Cosme Saffioti | 15,623 | $49.99 |
| 2004 | Majestic Moose (had year 2004 on obverse but was released in 2003, part of Coin and Stamp Set) | David Preston-Smith | 25,553 | $39.95 |
| 2005 | 60th Anniversary, End of World War II (ORIGINAL ISSUE) | Peter Mossman | 25,000 | $39.95 |
| 2005 | 60th Anniversary, End of World War II (VARIANT) | Peter Mossman | 10,000 | 245 British Pounds |
| 2005 | Alberta Centennial | Michelle Grant | 20,000 | $49.95 |
| 2005 | Atlantic Walrus and Calf (from $5 Coin and Stamp Set) | Pierre Leduc | 25,555 | $49.55 |
| 2005 | Saskatchewan Centennial | Paulette Sapergia | 20,000 | $49.95 |
| 2005 | White tailed deer and fawn (from $5 Coin and Stamp Set) | Xerxes Irani | 25,555 | $49.55 |
| 2006 | Breast Cancer Enamelled | Christie Paquet | 15,000 | $59.95 |
| 2006 | Peregrine Falcon (from $5 Coin and Stamp Set) | Dwayne Harty | 25,555 | $49.55 |
| 2006 | Sable Island Horse (from $5 Coin and Stamp Set) | Paul Illsley | 25,555 | $49.55 |
| 2006 | Snowbirds (part of Coin and Stamp Set) | Jianping Yan | 25,555 | $59.95 |
| 2009 | 80th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Japan | N/A | 40,000 | $47.95 |
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2003's Coin is double-dated. Its obverse has 2003 on it to signify year of release while its reverse has 2006 to commemorate year of event.
VARIANT was made for British Royal Mint as part of six-coin set from six countries commemorating end of World War II. The reverse was exactly the same as original issue but had privy mark of two maple leaves
The 80th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Japan is a joint issue between the Royal Canadian Mint and the Japan Mint. 35,000 coins are made available for Japan Mint customers, while only 5,000 are available for RCM customers.[14]
Eight Dollars!Year!Theme!Artist!Mintage!Issue Price!Special Notes| 2004 | Great Grizzly | N/A | 25,883 | $48.88 | Part of Coin and Stamp Set |
| 2005 | Chinese Railway Workers | RCM Staff | 20,000 | $120.00 | Two Coin Set |
| 2007 | Fine Silver Chinese Coin | Harvey Chan | 20,000 | $45.95 | Square hole in the middle of the coin |
| 2009 | Maple of Wisdom[15] | Simon Ng | 14,888 | $88.88 | Part of the Maple Leaf Hologram Series; Sterling Silver; Swarovski Crystal Element in the middle |
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Ten Dollars
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
|---|
| 2002 | 90th Anniversary of $10 Coin Gold | W.H.J. Blakemore | 1998 | $749.95 (for two coin set) |
| 2005 | Year of the Veteran | Elaine Gobel | 20,000 | $49.95 |
| 2005 | Pope John Paul II | Susan Taylor | 24,716 | $49.95 |
| 2006 | Fortress of Louisbourg | Susan Taylor | N/A | $49.95 |
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Fifteen Dollars
Chinese Lunar Cameo Coin Series
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
|---|
| 1998 | Year of the Tiger | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 68,888 | $68.88 |
| 1999 | Year of the Rabbit | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 88,634 | $72.88 |
| 2000 | Year of the Dragon | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 88,888 | $72.88 |
| 2001 | Year of the Snake | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 60,754 | $78.88 |
| 2002 | Year of the Horse | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 59,395 | $78.88 |
| 2003 | Year of the Goat | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 53,714 | $78.88 |
| 2004 | Year of the Monkey | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 46,182 | $83.88 |
| 2005 | Year of the Rooster | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 44,691 | $83.88 |
| 2006 | Year of the Dog | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 41,617[16] | $88.88 |
| 2007 | Year of the Pig | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 48,888 | $88.88 |
| 2008 | Year of the Rat | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 48,888 | $88.88 |
| 2009 | Year of the Ox | Harvey Chan | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper with 24K gold-plated cameo | 48,888 | $88.88 |
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The last 4 coins are the only coins of their respective year bearing the former effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (1990–2003) designed by Canadian Dora de Pédery-Hunt.
Vignettes of Royalty Series
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2007 | Queen Victoria | Leonard Charles Wyon | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 10,000 | $99.95 |
| 2008 | King Edward VII | Original effigy artwork by George William De Saulles | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 10,000 | $99.95 |
| 2008 | King George V | Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 10,000 | $99.95 |
| 2009 | King George VI | Thomas Hugh Paget | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 10,000 | $104.95 |
| 2009 | Queen Elizabeth II | Mary Gillick | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 10,000 | $104.95 |
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Customers who subscribed to The Vignettes of Royalty series of coins from the Royal Canadian Mint were, upon completion, given the 2009 King Edward VIII Medallion, an ultra-high relief, pure copper medallion.
Playing Card Money Series
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
|---|
| 2008 | Jack of Hearts | Henri Beau | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 25,000 | $89.95 |
| 2008 | Queen of Spades | Henri Beau | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 25,000 | $89.95 |
| 2009 | Ten of Spades | Henri Beau | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 25,000 | $94.95 |
| 2009 | King of Hearts | Henri Beau | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 25,000 | $94.95 |
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Twenty Dollars
Land, Sea and Rail Transportation Series
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2000 | Steam Buggy | John Mardon | 44,367 | $59.95 |
| 2000 | The Bluenose | J. Franklin Wright | Included in Steam Buggy | $59.95 |
| 2000 | The Toronto | John Mardon | Included in Steam Buggy | $59.95 |
| 2001 | The Russell “Light Four” | John Mardon | 41,828 | $59.95 |
| 2001 | The Marco Polo | J. Franklin Wright | Included in The Russell | $59.95 |
| 2001 | The Scotia | Don Curley | Included in The Russell | $59.95 |
| 2002 | The Gray-Dort | John Mardon | 35,944 | $59.95 |
| 2002 | The William Lawrence | Bonnie Ross | Included in The Gray-Dort | $59.95 |
| 2002 | D-10 Locomotive | Dan Fell | Included in The Gray-Dort | $59.95 |
| 2003 | HMCS Bras D’Or | Don Curley | 31,997 | $59.95 |
| 2003 | C.N.R. FA-1 Diesel Electric | John Mardon | Included in HMCS Bras D’Or | $59.95 |
| 2003 | Bricklin SV-1 | Brian Hughes | Included in HMCS Bras D’Or | $59.95 |
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Natural Wonders
| Year | Design | Issue | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2003 | Niagara Falls | Hologram | Gary Corcoran | 29,967 | $79.95 |
| 2003 | Rocky Mountains | Colorized | José Osio | 28,793 | $69.95 |
| 2004 | Iceberg | Hologram | José Osio | 24,879 | $69.95 |
| 2004 | Northern Lights | Double Image Hologram | Gary Corcoran | 34,135 | $79.95 |
| 2004 | Hopewell Rocks | Selectively Gold Plated | José Osio | 16,918 | $69.95 |
| 2005 | Diamonds | Double Image Hologram | José Osio | 35,000 | $69.95 |
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Lighthouse Collection
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
|---|
| 2004 | Sambro Island Lighthouse | N/A | N/A | $69.95 |
| 2005 | Toronto Island Lighthouse | Brian Hughes | 20,000 | $69.95 |
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National Parks
| Year | Park | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2005 | Pacific Rim (B.C.) | Susanna Blunt | 20,000 | $69.95 |
| 2005 | Mingan (Québec) | Pierre Leduc | 20,000 | $69.95 |
| 2006 | Georgian Bay (Ontario) | Tony Bianco | 20,000 | $69.95 |
| 2006 | Nahanni (NWT) | Virginia Boulay | 15,000 | $69.95 |
| 2006 | Jasper (Alberta) | Michelle Grant | 15,000 | $69.95 |
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Tall Ships Collection
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2005 | Three-Masted Ship | Bonnie Ross | 20,000 | $69.95 |
| 2006 | The Ketch | John M. Horton | 16,000 | $69.95 |
| 2007 | The Brigantine | Bonnie Ross | 16,000 | $74.95 |
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Architectural Collection
International Polar Year
The Royal Canadian Mint's $20 silver coin, launched on July 18, 2007, has evoked one of the darkest moments in the history of polar exploration and rankled Canada's main Inuit organization.[17] The coin was struck to mark the 125th anniversary of the International Polar Year scientific studies and features a "world first" metallic-blue finish meant to mimic the Arctic's icy hues.On one side of the coin is the customary portrait of Queen Elizabeth; on the other, 16th-century British explorer Martin Frobisher and a compass rose from his era, along with images of the ship he sailed in search of the fabled Northwest Passage and an Inuit man paddling his kayak in ice-choked waters.
A mint spokesman said the kayaker is simply meant to represent the indigenous people of the North and their role in Arctic exploration.However, the combination of elements recalls an infamous episode from Frobisher's 1576 voyage to Baffin Island and the tragic fate of an unnamed Inuit paddler who was lured aboard the explorer's ship, Gabriel, and kidnapped for transport back to England as proof of the expedition's success in reaching the New World.The Inuit captive, one of the first native North Americans known to have reached Europe, was put on circus-style display in England and became the subject of portraits, including one intended for Frobisher's sponsor, Queen Elizabeth I, before dying—probably of pneumonia or exposure to European disease—only weeks after arriving.
Great Canadian Locomotives
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2008 | Royal Hudson | Royal Canadian Mint engravers | 10,000 | $69.95 |
| 2009 | Jubilee | Royal Canadian Mint engravers | 10,000 | $74.95 |
| 2010 | Selkirk | Royal Canadian Mint engravers | 10,000 | $79.95 |
| 2011 | D-10 | Royal Canadian Mint engravers | 10,000 | $79.95 |
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Crystal Raindrop
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2008 | Tiny Echoes of Rain | Royal Canadian Mint engravers | 10,000 | $89.95 |
| 2009 | Autumn Showers | Celia Godkin | 10,000 | $94.95 |
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NHL Goalie Mask Coins
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price | Special Notes |
|---|
| 2008 | Calgary Flames | Marcos Hallam | 10,000 | 74.95 | Includes special lucite stand |
| 2008 | Edmonton Oilers | Marcos Hallam | 10,000 | 74.95 | Includes special lucite stand |
| 2008 | Ottawa Senators | Marcos Hallam | 10,000 | 74.95 | Includes special lucite stand |
| 2008 | Montreal Canadiens | Marcos Hallam | 10,000 | 74.95 | Includes special lucite stand |
| 2008 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Marcos Hallam | 10,000 | 74.95 | Includes special lucite stand |
| 2008 | Vancouver Canucks | Marcos Hallam | 10,000 | 74.95 | Includes special lucite stand |
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Canadian Commerce
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
|---|
| 2008 | Agriculture (variant of 2008 22 Karat Gold) | John Mardon | 20,000 | $69.95 |
| 2009 | Coal Mining Trade | John Mardon | 10,000 | $74.95 |
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Crystal Snowflake
The crystalline beauty of a snowflake shimmers with genuine CRYSTALLIZED Swarovski Elements
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2007 | Blue Crystal - Piedfort | Konrad Wachelko | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 5,000 | $94.95 |
| 2007 | Iridescent Crystal - Piedfort | Konrad Wachelko | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 5,000 | $94.95 |
| 2008 | Amethyst Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 7,500 | $94.95 |
| 2008 | Sapphire Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 7,500 | $94.95 |
| 2009 | Blue Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 7,500 | $94.95 |
| 2009 | Pink Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 7,500 | $94.95 |
| 2010 | Blue Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 7,500 | $99.95 |
| 2010 | Tanzanite Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 7,500 | $99.95 |
| 2011 | Emerald Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 15,000 | $114.95 |
| 2011 | Topaz Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 15,000 | $114.95 |
| 2011 | Hyacinth Red Small Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 15,000 | $114.95 |
| 2011 | Montana Blue Small Crystal | Konrad Wachelko | 99.99% silver | 15,000 | $114.95 |
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Holiday Pine Cones
A pair of pine cones with genuine CRYSTALLIZED Swarovski Elements to enhance the pine needles and a decorative ribbon along the coin's edge
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2010 | Moonlight | Susan Taylor | 99.99% silver | 5,000 | $99.95 |
| 2010 | Ruby | Susan Taylor | 99.99% silver | 5,000 | $99.95 | |
Other Holiday Coins
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2007 | Holiday Sleigh Ride | Tony Bianco | 99.99% silver | 10,000 | $69.95 |
| 2008 | Holiday Carols | Tony Bianco | 99.99% silver | 10,000 | $69.95 |
| 2011 | Winter Scene | Rémi Clark | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper | 8,000 | $69.95 |
| 2011 | Christmas tree | Tony Bianco | 99.99% silver | 15,000 | $114.95 |
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2011 is a traditional star-topped Christmas tree wrapped in fluffy garlands and studded with five genuine CRYSTALLIZED Swarovski Element "lights".
Other Coins
Thirty Dollars
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2005 | Welcome Figure Totem Pole | Richard Hunt, Ph.D. | 20,000 | $79.95 |
| 2006 | Dog Sled | Arnold Nogy | 15,000 | $89.95 |
| 2009 | International Year of Astronomy | Colin Mayne | 10,000 | $89.95 |
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Canadian Achievements
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2006 | Canada's First Spacewalk, Col. Chris Hadfield | Cecily Mok | 20,000 | $79.95 |
| 2007 | Panoramic Camera, Niagara Falls | Chris Jordison | 15,000 | $84.95 |
| 2008 | Imax | Imax Corporation | 15,000 | $84.95 |
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National War Memorials
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
|---|
| 2006 | National War Memorial | RCM Engravers | 15,000 | $79.95 |
| 2006 | Beaumont Hamel | RCM Engravers | 15,000 | $79.95 |
| 2007 | Vimy Ridge | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 15,000 | $79.95 |
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Fifty Dollars
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
|---|
| 2006 | Four Seasons | Tony Bianco | 2,000 | $299.95 |
| 2007 | Queen's Diamond Wedding Anniversary | Steve Hepburn | 4,000 | $299.95 |
| 2008 | 100th Anniversary of Royal Canadian Mint | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 4,000 | $369.95 |
| 2009 | 150th Anniversary: Construction of Parliament Buildings | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 2,000 | $459.95 |
| 2010 | Vancouver 2010 - Look of the Games | Vancouver 2010 Design Team | 2,010 | $389.95 |
| 2010 | 75th Anniversary of the First Bank Notes | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 2,000 | $389.95 |
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100 Dollar Gold
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2000 | 150th Anniv., Search for Northwest Passage | John Mardon | 10,547 | $259.95 |
| 2001 | 125th Anniv., Library of Parliament | Robert R. Carmichael | 8,080 | $259.95 |
| 2002 | Commemorating Canada's Oil Industry | John Mardon | 9,994 | $259.95 |
| 2003 | 100th Anniversary of Marquis Wheat | Thom Nelson | 9,993 | $259.95 |
| 2004 | St. Lawrence Seaway Construction | Susan Taylor | 7,123 | $259.95 |
| 2005 | 130th Anniversary of Supreme Court of Canada | Suzanne Duranceau | 9,000 | $329.95 |
| 2006 | 75th Anniversary, Longest International Hockey Series | Tony Bianco | 9,000 | $329.95 |
| 2007 | 140th Anniversary of the Dominion of Canada | Bonnie Ross | 5,000 | $369.95 |
| 2008 | 200th Anniversary, Fraser River | John Mantha | 5,000 | $386.95 |
| 2009 | 10th Anniversary of Nunavut | Andrew Qappik | 5,000 | $419.95 |
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2002 was the first $100 Gold Coin to feature colouring on it. A sea of “black gold” was featured to commemorate the discovery of the Leduc Oil Field on February 13, 1947.
150 Dollar Gold
18K Gold Proof Lunar Hologram Coin Series
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2000 | Year of the Dragon | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 8,874 | $388.88 |
| 2001 | Year of the Snake | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 6,571 | $388.88 |
| 2002 | Year of the Horse | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 6,843 | $388.88 |
| 2003 | Year of the Goat | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 3,927 | $398.88 |
| 2004 | Year of the Monkey | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 3,318 | $398.88 |
| 2005 | Year of the Rooster | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 4,888 | $398.88 |
| 2006 | Year of the Dog | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 4,888 | $448.88 |
| 2007 | Year of the Pig | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 4,888 | $498.95 |
| 2008 | Year of the Rat | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 4,888 | $508.95 |
| 2009 | Year of the Ox | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 4,888 | $638.88 |
| 2010 | Year of the Tiger | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 4,888 | $555.55 |
| 2011 | Year of the Rabbit | Harvey Chan | 75% gold, 25% silver | 4,888 | $638.88 |
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18K Gold Proof Lunar Coin Series
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2010 | Year of the Tiger | Aries Cheung | 75% gold, 25% silver | 2,500 | $555.55 |
| 2011 | Year of the Rabbit | Aries Cheung | 75% gold, 25% silver | 2,500 | $638.88 |
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Scallop-shaped Series
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2009 | Blessings of Wealth | Harvey Chan | 99.999% pure gold | 5,000 | $799.95 |
| 2010 | Blessings of Strength | Harvey Chan | 99.999% pure gold | 1,388 | $939.95 |
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200 Dollar Gold
Celebrating Canadian Native Cultures and Traditions
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 1997 | Haida Raven Bringing Light to the World | Robert Davidson | 11,610 | $414.95 |
| 1998 | Legend of the White Buffalo | Alex Janvier | 7,419 | $414.95 |
| 1999 | Mikmaq Butterfly | Alan Syliboy | 6,510 | $414.95 |
| 2000 | Mother and Child | Germaine Arnaktauyok | 7,410 | $414.95 |
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Canadian Art and Artists
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2001 | The Habitant Farm | Cornelius Kreighoff | 5,406 | $414.95 |
| 2002 | The Jack Pine | Tom Thompson | 5,754 | $414.95 |
| 2003 | Houses | Lionel Lemoine Fitzgerald | 4,118 | $414.95 |
| 2004 | Fragments | Alfred Pellan | 3,699 | $414.95 |
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Canadian Commerce
| Year | Theme | Artist | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2005 | Fur Traders | John Mardon | 4,500 | $489.95 |
| 2006 | Timber Trade | John Mardon | 4,500 | $489.95 |
| 2007 | Fishing Trade | John Mardon | 4,000 | $579.95 |
| 2008 | Agricultural Commerce | John Mardon | 4,000 | $619.95 |
| 2009 | Coal Mining Trade | John Mardon | 4,000 | $697.95 |
| 2010 | Petroleum and Oil Trade | John Mardon | 4,000 | $999.95 |
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300 Dollars
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2002 | Triple Cameo Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II | Sheldon Beveridge | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 999 | $1,095.95 |
| 2003 | The Great Seal of Canada | RCM Staff | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 998 | $1,095.95 |
| 2004 | Quadruple Cameo Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II | Christie Paquet | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 999 | $1,099.95 |
| 2005 | "Welcome Figure" Totem Pole | Richard Hunt, Ph.D. | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,000 | $1,199.95 |
| 2006 | 80th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II | Cosme Saffioti | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,000 | $1,520.95 |
| 2006 | Crystal Snowflake | Konrad Wachelko | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,000 | $1,520.95 |
| 2008 | Four Seasons Moon Mask | Jody Broomfield | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,200 | $1,599.95 |
| 2009 | Gold Summer Moon Mask | Jody Broomfield | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,200 | $1,949.95 |
| 2010 | Crystal Snowflake | Konrad Wachelko | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 750 | $2,295.95 |
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In 2002 the three cameos are 99.99% silver.
In 2004 each cameo is struck in 24KT gold.
2006 was the Royal Canadian Mint's first coin incorporating authentic Swarovski Crystals in the design.
Canadian Achievements
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2005 | 120th Anniversary of Standard Time | Bonnie Ross | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,200 | $999.95 |
| 2006 | 5th Anniversary of the First Canadian to Walk In Space; Canadarm2 | Cecily Monk | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,000 | $1,089.95 |
| 2007 | 140th Anniversary of the Invention of the Panoramic Camera; Rocky Mountains | Chris Jordison | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,000 | $1,111.95 |
| 2008 | IMAX | Imax Corporation | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,000 | $1,228.95 |
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In 2005, in order to represent each of Canada's time zones, the RCM issued six variants of the coin. The variants represented a total mintage of 1,200 coins.
Shinplaster
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2005 | | Robert Ralph Carmichael | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,250 | $1,295.95 |
| 2006 | The 1900 Shinplaster | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,250 | $1,295.95 |
| 2007 | The 1923 Shinplaster | Robert Ralph Carmichael | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,250 | $1,490.95 |
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Provincial Coat of Arms
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2008 | Newfoundland and Labrador | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,000 | $1,541.95 |
| 2008 | Alberta | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,000 | $1,631.95 |
| 2009 | Yukon | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,000 | $1,659.95 |
| 2009 | Prince Edward Island | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 1,000 | $1,949.95 |
| 2010 | British Columbia | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 500 | $2,249.95 |
| 2010 | New Brunswick | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 500 | $2,249.95 |
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Premium Gold Coin Series
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2007 | Olympic Ideals | Laurie McGaw (Ring of Faces), David Craig (Interior) | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 2,500 | $1,999.95 |
| 2008 | Competition | Laurie McGaw (Ring of Faces), David Craig (Interior) | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 2,500 | $1,999.95 |
| 2009 | Friendship | Laurie McGaw (Ring of Faces), David Craig (Interior) | 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver | 2,500 | $1,999.95 |
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Platinum Prehistoric Animals Collection
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2007 | Woolly Mammoth | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 99.95% platinum | 400 | $2,999.95 |
| 2008 | Scimitar Cat | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 99.95% platinum | 200 | N/A |
| 2009 | Steppe Bison | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 99.95% platinum | 200 | $2,999.95 |
| 2010 | Ground Sloth | Kerri Burnett | 99.95% platinum | 200 | $2,999.95 |
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350 Dollar Gold
Provincial Flowers
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 1998 | The four flowers - rose, lis, thistle & shamrock | Pierre Leduc | 99.999% pure gold | 1,998 | $999.99 |
| 1999 | The golden slipper (flower of Prince Edward Island) | Henry Purdy | 99.999% pure gold | 1,999 | $999.99 |
| 2000 | The Pacific dogwood (flower of British Columbia) | Caren Heine | 99.999% pure gold | 2,000 | $999.99 |
| 2001 | The mayflower (flower of Nova Scotia) | Bonnie Ross | 99.999% pure gold | 2,001 | $1,019.99 |
| 2002 | The wild rose (flower of Alberta) | Dr. A. K. Hellum | 99.999% pure gold | 2,002 | $1,099.99 |
| 2003 | The white trillium (flower of Ontario) | Pamela Stagg | 99.999% pure gold | 2,003 | $1,099.99 |
| 2004 | The fireweed (flower of Yukon) | Catherine Ann Deer | 99.999% pure gold | 2,004 | $1,099.99 |
| 2005 | The western red lily (flower of Saskatchewan) | Chris Jordison | 99.999% pure gold | 2,005 | $1,295.95 |
| 2006 | Iris versicolor (flower of Quebec) | Susan Taylor | 99.999% pure gold | 2,006 | $1,489.95 |
| 2007 | Purple violet (flower of New Brunswick) | Sue Rose | 99.999% pure gold | 1,400 | $1,520.95 |
| 2008 | Purple saxifrage (flower of Nunavut) | Celia Godkin | 99.999% pure gold | 1,400 | $1,676.95 |
| 2009 | Pitcher plant (flower of Newfoundland and Labrador) | Julie Wilson | 99.999% pure gold | 1,400 | $2,149.95 |
| 2010 | Prairie crocus (flower of Manitoba) | Celia Godkin | 99.999% pure gold | 1,400 | $2,599.95 | |
1998 features the "4 Flowers" of the Canadian Coat of Arms symbolically represent each of the four founding nations of Canada - the French, the English, the Scottish and the Irish.
500 Dollars
| Year | Theme | Artist | Composition | Mintage | Issue Price |
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| 2007 | Queen's Diamond (60th) Wedding Anniversary | Steve Hepburn | 99.99% pure gold | 200 | $5,999.95 |
| 2008 | 100th Anniversary Royal Canadian Mint | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 99.99% pure gold | 250 | $8,159.95 |
| 2009 | 150th Anniversary: Construction of Parliament Buildings | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 99.99% pure gold | 200 | $10,199.95 |
| 2010 | Vancouver 2010 - Look of the Games | Vancouver 2010 Design Team | 99.99% pure gold | 210 | $9,495.95 |
| 2010 | 75th Anniversary of the First Bank Notes | Royal Canadian Mint Engravers | 99.99% pure gold | 200 | $9,495.95 |
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2007 was Royal Canadian Mint’s first five ounce gold coin and the introduction of the new 500 Dollar denomination
Palladium coins
Big and Little Bear Constellations
Platinum coins
Endangered Wildlife Series
This collection started in 1995.
| Year | Theme | Face Values | Artist | Issue Price | Mintage | Finish |
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| 2000 | Pronghorn | $30, $75, $150, $300 | Mark Hobson | $2,095.95 | 599 | Proof |
| 2001 | Harlequin duck | $30, $75, $150, $300 | Cosme Saffioti, Susan Taylor | $2,395.95 | 336 | Proof |
| 2002 | Great blue heron | $30, $75, $150, $300 | John-Luc Grondin | $2,495.95 | 700 | Proof |
| 2003 | Atlantic Walrus | $30, $75, $150, $300 | John-Luc Grondin | $2,995.95 | 365 | Proof |
| 2004 | Grizzly bear | $30, $75, $150, $300 | N/A | $2,995.95 | 376 | Proof |
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Collector Cards
The first Collector Card that was issued was to commemorate the creation of a new effigy for her majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2003 and a redemption was offered in Chatelaine magazine. In 2004, to commemorate the Acadie 25-cent coin. One card was included with every phone order after the launch of the commemorative coin. With the release of the Lucky Loonie, a third Collector Card was created. To procure a card, customers had to go on the RCM website and place a request online. A total of 23 Collector Coin Cards have been released to date, mostly selling online for substantially more than they were when originally released.
2003
2004
- 400th Anniversary of Acadia (Quarter)
- Lucky Loonie
- Poppy (Quarter)
2005
- Alberta Centennial Quarter
- Saskatchewan Centennial Quarter
- Terry Fox Loonie
- Victory Nickel
- Year of the Veteran Quarter
2006
- 10th Anniversary Toonie
- Lucky Loonie
- Medal of Bravery (Quarter)
- Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Quarter
2007
- Vancouver Olympics (15 Quarters, 2 Loonies)
2008
- 400th Anniversary of Québec (Toonie)
2010
- Poppy (2004, 2008, 2010 Quarters)
2011
- Legendary Nature (Toonie, Loonie, 3 Colored and 3 Non-Colored Quarters)
2012
- War of 1812 (Toonie, 8 Colored and 8 Non-Colored Quarters)
2013
- Arctic Expedition (4 Quarters (2 Frosted, 2 Un-Frosted)
2014
- "Wait For Me, Daddy" (Toonie)
2015
- Sir John A. MacDonald (Toonie)
- 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Flag (1 Colored, Non-Colored)
Definition of finishes
Brilliant relief against a parallel lined background.
Frosted relief against a mirror background
Brilliant relief on a satin background.
Mint marks
Used on 2005 Palladium Test Coin to signify the coins were struck from Lot A.
Used on 2005 Palladium Test Coin to signify the coins were struck from Lot B.
Placed on sovereigns produced at the Ottawa branch of the Royal Mint, between 1908 and 1919.
In December 1936, King Edward VIII abdicated the throne in favour of his brother, who would become King George VI. The problem was that the Royal Mint was designing the effigy of King Edward VIII and now a new effigy would need to be created. The 1, 10 and 25 cent pieces in 1937 would be struck from dies with a 1936 date on the reverse. To distinguish that these coins were issued in 1937, a Dot Mint Mark was placed on the 1936 dies, and could be found beneath the year. These coins fulfilled demand for coins until new coinage tools with the effigy of King George VI were ready. While the 10 and 25 cent coins are more common, the 1 cent coins are rare, with about a half-dozen known to exist.
Used to describe the rare 2006 $50 Four Seasons 5 ounce silver coin. Only 2000 were minted.
Used to identify coins that were struck for Canada by the Birmingham Mint, also known as the Heaton Mint, until 1907.
All circulation coins for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics have the Innukshuk Mint Mark on the obverse of the coin.
The obverse of the 2007 International Polar Year $20 Numismatic Coin has the logo for the International Polar Year on the obverse of the coin.
All circulation coins for the 2010 Vancouver Paralympics have the Paralympic Games logo on the obverse of the coin.
All coins with a Maple Leaf Mint Mark were struck in 1948 due to an emergency with coin toolage. The granting of India’s independence resulted in the removal of IND:IMP (meaning Emperor of India) from King George VI’s effigy. Due to the demand for circulation coins in 1948, coins for 1948 could not be struck until the new tools were received. The new tools would have the IND:IMP removed from them. In the meanwhile, coins were produced in 1948 with a year of 1947 on them. A small Maple Leaf Mint Mark was struck beside 1947 on the reverse of all coins to signify the year of production.
From 2001 to 2006, most one cent, five cents, ten cents, twenty-five cents, and fifty cents issued for circulation were struck with a P Mint Mark to represent the Royal Canadian Mint’s plating process.
At the CNA Convention in July 2006, the RCM unveiled its new Mint Mark to be used on all circulation and numismatic coinage. The agenda behind the implementation of this new Mint Mark was to help increase the RCM’s image as a brand. The aim of the logo is to educate coin users and coin collectors, respectively, that the RCM is minting Canada’s coins. The first Circulation Coin to have this new Mint Mark is the 10th Anniversary Two-Dollar coin. The first Numismatic Coin to have this new Mint Mark is the Snowbirds Coin and Stamp Set.[18]
In an effort to push the standard of quality higher, the RCM started to experiment with a gold bullion coin that would have a purity of 99.999%. The result was a Gold Maple Leaf Test Bullion coin with the Mint Mark of T/É (to signify Test/Épreuve). The date on the obverse of the coin was 2007 and it had a mintage of 500.
When the RCM released its Baby Lullabies and CD Set, a sterling silver one dollar coin was included in the set. The one dollar coin included a mint mark of a teddy bear.
Used occasionally on specimen sets produced in Winnipeg, starting in 1998.
Used on the Special Edition Uncirculated Set of 2003. The W mint mark stated that the coin was produced in Winnipeg and the P states that the coins are plated.
External links
Notes and References
- Royal Canadian Mint 2006 Annual Report, page 4
- The CN Journal, The Official Publication of the Canadian Numismatic Association, Markham, Ontario, Vol. 53, No. 1, January–February 2008, p.17
- The CN Journal:The Official Publication of the Canadian Numismatic Association, Volume 53, No. 1, January/February 2008, p.18
- The CN Journal:The Official Publication of the Canadian Numismatic Association, Volume 53, No. 1, January/February 2008, p.19
- The CN Journal, The Official Publication of the Canadian Numismatic Association, Markham, Ontario, Vol. 53, No. 1, January–February 2008, p.18
- The CN Journal, The Official Publication of the Canadian Numismatic Association, Markham, Ontario, Vol. 53, No. 1, January–February 2008, p.19
- Coin honours century of golden hockey moments, Bret Evans, Canadian Coin News, p.1, Volume 46, Number 19, January 6 to 19, 2009, Trajan Publishing
- The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 63rd Edition, 2009, p.211, Edited by W.K. Cross, The Charlton Press, Toronto, ON,
- The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 63rd Edition, 2009, p.214, Edited by W.K. Cross, The Charlton Press, Toronto, ON,
- Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 60th Edition, 2006
- The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 63rd Edition, 2009, p.212, Edited by W.K. Cross, The Charlton Press, Toronto, ON,
- Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 60th Edition
- 2006 Royal Canadian Mint Annual Report, p. 44
- RCM, Japan Mint release rare joint issue, Canadian Coin News, p.15, Volume 47, Number 8, August 4 to 17, 2009
- Royal Canadian Mint; www.mint.ca
- The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 63rd Edition, 2009, p.278, Edited by W.K. Cross, The Charlton Press, Toronto, ON,
- Web site: $20 worth of painful history.
- Coin World, Vol. 47, Issue 2417, Page 74, August 7, 2006
